PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE Job at Vadefenders, Portsmouth, VA

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  • Vadefenders
  • Portsmouth, VA

Job Description

Job Summary Title: PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE State Role Title: Registered Nurse I Pay Band: 4 ($65,958 – $73,197.50) Agency: Virginia Department of Health Location: PORTSMOUTH - TW Recruitment Type: General Public – G Responsibilities Provide independent professional nursing care to patients in clinics, homes, schools, and other community or congregate care settings. Perform nursing assessments, lab tests, measurements, and develop and implement care plans, including the administration of medication and case management. Participate in public health emergencies and community health assessments. Supervise support staff as needed. Maintain documentation of immunization or evidence of immunity to hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, Tdap (or Td every 10 years), and current seasonal influenza vaccination. Minimum Qualifications Registered Nurse license by state code (RN). Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to analyze problems, develop solutions, and establish priorities. Skills in physical examination, health assessment, interviewing, and counseling techniques. Ability to function independently, prioritize and organize work, solve problems, adapt to change, work as a team member and interact with the public. Knowledge of public health concepts, principles of public health nursing, epidemiology, immunizations, basic nursing science, medical terminology, and case management. Must be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR. May be required to travel and to work weekend and/or evening hours. Additional Considerations Additional study in health promotion or public health preferred. BSN degree preferred. Experience in a public health setting or related disease prevention and health promotion activities. Benefits 12 paid holidays. Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Retirement plans (401(a) Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan). Sick, family/personal, and annual leave. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Commonwealth and Virginia Department of Health conduct all aspects of human resource management without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or pregnancy. The department welcomes veterans and individuals with disabilities, and maintains compliance with all federal and state EEO laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vadefenders

Job Tags

Seasonal work, Weekend work, Afternoon shift

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