Practical Nurse A

Title: Practical Nurse A #01844

State Role Title: Licensed Practical Nurse

Hiring Range: $45,000.00 - $55,750.00

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location:  NORFOLK HQ

Agency Website:  vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Following specific protocol, provides direct patient care in clinics and patient homes.
Characteristic duties: administers oral, IM, subcutaneous medications and
immunizations, if a medications course has been completed and performed under
supervision of a RN or Physician. Interviews patients for medical histories, counsels
patients, teaches, instructs, obtains lab specimens and performs routine laboratory
work, takes vital signs, refers abnormal findings to physician, prepares patients for
physical examinations and assists physician during examination. Licensure as Practical
Nurse required by state code

Minimum Qualifications

Licensure as Practical Nurse required by state code.
• Knowledge of techniques and practices of the nursing profession, of public
health practices, of quality assurance concepts, of teaching principles, of
principles of decision making and problem solving techniques, of accurate
record keeping and quality control, of socio-economic conditions relating to
personal needs of clients
• Skills in performing technical procedures, in communication orally and
written, in interacting with clients and the general public
• Ability to document clearly and accurately utilizing the health department’s
accepted form of documentation, to establish and maintain working
relationships with individuals and families to function as a team member

Additional Considerations

• Current CPR certification
• Prior experience in a public health setting preferred

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

VDH requires all Health-Care Personnel (HCP) to provide documentation of immunization or evidence
of immunity to the following: hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella; a one-time dose of
tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine regardless of the interval since the last dose of
tetanus-diphtheria (Td) vaccine was administered (Td or Tdap boosters shall be received every 10
years); and the current year's seasonal influenza vaccination.

The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance,
retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick,
family/personal, and annual leave.

THIS RECRUITMENT QUALIFIES FOR EXCEPTIONAL RECRUITMENT AND INCENTIVE OPTIONS, INCLUDING SIGN ON BONUS, LEAVE GRANT, AND OTHER POTENTIAL BENEFITS MAY BE OFFERED.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!
Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Contact Information

Name: Carolyn Abron

Phone: 757-805-5283

Email:

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.