Public Health Nurse
Job Details
Full Job Description
Job no:
5010202
Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: Stafford, Virginia
Categories:
Health and Human Services
Title: Public Health Nurse
State Role Title: Public Health Nurse
Hiring Range: $58,200.00 - $66,729.00
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location: RAPPAHANNOCK-STAFFORD
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Hiring Incentive for this position: The finalist(s) will be provided front loaded 80 hours of Annual Leave upon acceptance of the position and with a (1) year commitment with VDH-RAHD.
Job Duties
Independently provides professional nursing care to
patients in clinics, homes and schools and other community or
congregate care settings. Performs nursing assessments, may perform
lab tests, take measurements, develop and implement care plans,
including the administration of medication and case management.
Participates in public health emergencies and community health
assessments. Actions performed at this level require licensure as a RN
by state code. May supervise support staff.
1. Program
Support
• Uses the nursing process to assess, develop/implement
care plans, and evaluate outcomes. Uses the Quad Council’s Core
Community/Public Health Nursing Competencies as an evidence based
platform for practice
• Recognizes the diversity of
individuals/populations and applies the appropriate language and
communication tools; this may include but not limited to individuals
from different cultural, socio-economic, sexual orientation and gender
identity and expression
• Works collaboratively with other health
department agencies and community partners to support the efforts of
moving to public health 3.0 while maintaining the public health gains
of public health 1.0 and 2.0.
• Adheres to nursing directives,
agency protocols and guidelines
• Practices within the realm of
the Nurse Practice Act and related Acts governing health professionals
and health laws
• Assesses the health status and health literacy
of individuals and families, including determinants of health, using
multiple sources of data
• Applies ethical, legal and policy
guidelines and principles in the collection, maintenance, use, and
dissemination of data and inform
• Uses information technology
effectively to collect, analyze, store and retrieve data related to
public health nursing services for individuals, families and
groups
• Uses evidence-based strategies or promising practices
from across disciplines to promote health in communities and
populations
• Applies methods and practices to access public
health information for individuals, families and groups
• Uses
assessments, develops plans, implements and evaluates interventions
for public health services for individuals, families and groups
•
May administer routine child and adult immunizations to clients
•
Demonstrates ethical standards of practice in all aspects of public
health and public health nursing as the basis of all interactions with
individuals, communities, and organizations
2. Workload and
Case Administration
• Sets priorities for completing of program
responsibilities and work assignments
• Uses data, evidence and
information technology to understand the impact of determinants of
health on individuals, families, and groups
• Uses information on
determinants of health effectively when working with diverse
individuals, families, and groups
• Assists individuals, families,
and groups to identify and access necessary community resources or
services through the referral and follow-up process
• Uses
research to inform the practice of public health nursing
•
Demonstrates compliance with the requirements of patient
confidentiality and human subject protection
• Models public
health science skills when working with individuals, families, and
groups
3. Direct Patient Care & Other Duties
• Provides
competent, high quality and safe nursing/case management in clinic,
community, home and other settings in a confidential,
customer-oriented manner that is culturally and linguistically
appropriate for the client
• Uses the nursing process to assess,
develop/implement care plans, and evaluate outcomes
•
Teaches/counsels clients and families regarding health promotion and
disease prevention
• Select variables that measure health and
public health conditions
• Identifies opportunities for
individuals, families and groups to link with advocacy
organizations
• May be required to perform other duties; may
include functions in support of an emergency declaration, which may
include communicable disease investigation, ability to be fit tested
for an N95 or other respirator, ability to don/doff PPE, support
emergency shelters, and other duties
Minimum Qualifications
Requires licensure as an RN in
Virginia or compact state. If a new graduate, must obtain RN license
within 90 days of the date of hire or subject to termination per the
regulations governing the practice of nursing. Requires BLS
certification. Requires adherence to all safety policies including a
review of immunizations, driver safety policies, and all other state
policies.
• Communicates verbally and in writing, to analyze
problems, situations and suggest solutions, leadership, follow
directions and establish priorities
• Skills in physical
examination, health assessment, and interviewing and counseling
technique
• Ability to function independently, prioritize and
organize work, solve problems, adapt to change, function as a team
member and relate to the public
• Knowledge of public health
concepts, principles of public health nursing, principles of
epidemiology; immunizations; basic nursing science, medical
terminology, case management
• May travel and some weekend and/or
evening hours may be required
• Must be certified in Basic Life
Support (BLS)/CPR
Additional Considerations
• Additional study in the area of health promotion/or public
health is preferred
• Experience in a public health setting or one
related to disease prevention and health promotion
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.
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.
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.
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.
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: Michelle McKinney
Phone: (540) 406-3241
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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
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