Job Duties
Provides non-supervisory leadership and serves as a nursing program expert in one or
more nursing services/programs district wide. Develops program goals, objectives,
policies and procedures, reports program performance to funding sources and agency
staff, serves as primary contact for staff and external inquirers about the
program/service, monitors service delivery for compliance to applicable policies and
procedures, and promotes the program to increase utilization and public awareness.
Performs nursing assessments, may perform lab tests, take measurements, develop
and implement care plans, including the administration of medication and case
management. May supervise support staff. Actions require licensure as a RN by state
code.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires licensure as an RN in Virginia.
• Must be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR, able to be fit tested and
perform fit testing for other staff in accordance with OSHA Respiratory
Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134) [Ref.2] regulations
• Experience functioning in a leadership role; experience and ability to function
independently in the home/clinic/community/school settings and prioritize
workload
• Exercises sound nursing judgment; effective verbal, written,
interpersonal/physical assessment skills
• Experience and ability to enter, review, analyze data and statistics and
produce reports and/or recommendations from such information; ability to
work in a fast paced, data driven environment
• Experience and knowledge of nursing process, health maintenance, disease
processes, physical and behavioral sciences, case management process and
basic principles of epidemiology
• Work effectively as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team
• Knowledge and experience in use of computers and computer applications
preferred; including Internet, Microsoft Office, and Google Mail applications
• Experience and ability to work with diverse cultural backgrounds
• May travel and some weekend and/or evening hours may be required
• Must be able to demonstrate decision making skills, teaching, interviewing,
counseling skills and the ability to analyze problems/situations and problem
solve
• If working with the epi response team, Certified in Infection Control (CIC)
preferred and experience in hospital or long term care facility infection
contro
Additional Considerations
• Excellent communication, data interpretation and computer skills
• Public health 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.
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: Carolyn.Abron-ov
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.