Title: Public Health Nurse Supervisor
State Role Title: Registered Nurse II
Hiring Range: $82,000 - $89,000
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location: RICHMOND-HQ
Agency Website: rhhd.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Richmond Henrico Health District (RHHD) is looking for an Epidemiology Public Health (PH) Nurse Supervisor to join the clinical leadership team. RHHD’s Mission is to “Protect health, champion equity, and partner to address local needs” and this position is instrumental in carrying out this mission in the clinical services arena. This supervisor will be responsible for clinical epidemiological program oversight, operations management, and supervision for public health team members.
This position exercises 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. 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 will protect the public’s health by providing program oversight and expertise in multiple fields including but is not limited to tuberculosis case management, childhood lead exposures, rabies exposures, emergency shelter response, epidemic preparedness and the RHHD employee health program. This position will be a key member of the agency’s Rapid Response Team, ensuring that RHHD is prepared and ready to respond to a myriad of public health emergencies.
As a supervisor, this position is responsible for performance management, clinical service oversight, and other duties. This position ensures theses services are being executed within VDH policy and that staff are trained to provide these services and ensuring quality care is implemented in the clinical aspects of the main site and community-based locations and events. Ensures clinical services are up to necessary standards and are compliant with current Regulations.
Additionally, the PHN Supervisor assists in facilitating community engagement and educational outreach across the Richmond and Henrico Health District and is knowledgeable of social and economic conditions related to public health nursing. The PHN can make sound, independent nursing judgments, analyze and problem solve, and establish priorities. Participates in regular trainings and staff meetings. This position may also provide direct nursing care in the clinical setting, communities, homes and schools.
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.
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.
Minimum Qualifications
• 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
Experience in Public Health setting
Experience managing grants
Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of Public Health Nursing
Clinical nursing experience
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: www.vdh.virginia.gov.
If 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: Deja Fontenot
Phone: 804-205-3744
Email: deja.fontenot@vdh.virginia.gov
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.
