Registered Nurse (RN) - Public Health
State of Virginia
Chesapeake, VA

Public Health Nurse Supervisor

Title: PH Nurse Supervisor State Role Title: RN II/Nurse Prct I/Phy Asst Hiring Range: $82,136-$88,364 Pay Band: 5 Agency: Virginia Department of Health Location: CHESAPEAKE HQ Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/chesapeake/ Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties The Virginia Department of Health, Chesapeake District is seeking a Public Health Nurse Supervisor to join our team. The Public Health Nurse Supervisor will exercise line supervision over multiple registered nurses by training, scheduling, formally evaluating performance and issuing discipline. Also performs direct nursing service by independently providing professional nursing care to patients in clinics, homes and schools. The incumbent performs nursing assessments, may perform lab tests, take measurements, develop and implement care plans, including the administration of medication and case management. Actions performed at this level require licensure as a RN by state code. This position provides supervisory leadership within the community nursing team and provides direct client care services for the long-term services and support (LTSS) screenings and Tuberculosis (TB) programs. Leadership responsibilities include performance management, program oversight, program evaluation, consultation and technical assistance. Direct client care services included but are not limited to performing assessments, conducting home visits, and case management for the LTSS and TB programs. Duties for this position also include caseload data tracking, client referral follow-ups, and community outreach. In the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor, all public health nurses are required to assume other duties for the districts' emergency preparedness and response (EP&R) activities, including but not limited to points-of-dispensing (POD) mass vaccination events and shelter coverage. During declared emergencies, this will require an adjustment to work hours, location, job duties as well as participation in trainings to meet public health business needs. Additional potential work-schedule variations include participation in community outreach events and other EP&R assignments, such as communicable disease and/or epidemiological investigation events as well as locality emergency shelter coverage. 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. Minimum Qualifications Current RN license in the State of Virginia. Knowledge and demonstrated ability to effectively supervise staff in the areas of public health nursing and population health. Knowledge of grants, case management, ambulatory clinic services, and agencies/programs that support the underserved and underinsured populations. Knowledge of public and community health principles, and of nursing and health care programs Knowledge of nursing theories related to improving the health of the community Working knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite Additional Considerations Bi-lingual and experience with diverse cultures. BSN and Masters in Public Health or related field 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 11:59 p.m. on the job closing date. Resume may be submitted in lieu of fully completed application. Please be sure all pertinent work experience is included on your resume. 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. As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) organization, VDH honors the Commonwealth's veteran's hiring preference. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov. State agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Contact Information Name: Natalie Newby Phone: Please send all inquiries via email Email: [email protected] 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.