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PH Nurse (#RNX49)

Virginia Department of Health

Location: Roanoke, Virginia
Type: Non-Remote
Posted on: March 8, 2024
PH Nurse (#RNX49)
Virginia Department of Health
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Roanoke, VA
$28 - $35 an hour
Virginia Department of Health
251 reviews
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Pay • $28 - $35 an hour
Shift and schedule • Weekends as needed
• Evenings as needed
 
Location Roanoke, VA
 
Full job description
Title: PH Nurse
State Role Title: Registered Nurse I
Hiring Range: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location: ROANOKE HQ
Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
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.
Wage employees are subject to the following conditions of employment:
Wage employees serve at the will and pleasure of the appointing authority.
Continuing employment is based on available funding and business need.
Wage employees are not covered by the provisions of the Virginia Personnel Act. Therefore, they are not eligible for benefits which are provided to salaried employees, such as leave credits, holiday pay, insurance, access to the grievance procedure, etc.
Wage employees are paid only for the hours they actually work.
Virginia state law currently requires that agencies not permit wage employees to work in excess of 29 hours per week on average over the course of a year. Wage employees may not work for VDH beyond 1,500 hours during the period of May 1 - April 30 of the following year (The Standard Measurement Period).
Once a wage employee works the maximum of 1,500 hours during the Standard Measurement Period, the employee may be rehired as a wage employee of VDH only after the next Standard Measurement Period has begun.
Wage employees are eligible to apply for all classified positions for which recruitment has been initiated, including those limited to State Employees Only.
If a wage employee becomes employed in a classified position, he/she will be eligible to purchase retirement credit for the time worked as a wage employee.
Continuing employment is based on available funding and business need.
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.
Typical KSAs: • 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
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: 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: Donna Lancaster
Phone: 540-283-5034
Email: donna.lancaster1@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.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer
 
Title: PH Nurse
State Role Title: Registered Nurse I
Hiring Range: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location: ROANOKE HQ
Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
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.
Wage employees are subject to the following conditions of employment:
Wage employees serve at the will and pleasure of the appointing authority.
Continuing employment is based on available funding and business need.
Wage employees are not covered by the provisions of the Virginia Personnel Act. Therefore, they are not eligible for benefits which are provided to salaried employees, such as leave credits, holiday pay, insurance, access to the grievance procedure, etc.
Wage employees are paid only for the hours they actually work.
Virginia state law currently requires that agencies not permit wage employees to work in excess of 29 hours per week on average over the course of a year. Wage employees may not work for VDH beyond 1,500 hours during the period of May 1 - April 30 of the following year (The Standard Measurement Period).
Once a wage employee works the maximum of 1,500 hours during the Standard Measurement Period, the employee may be rehired as a wage employee of VDH only after the next Standard Measurement Period has begun.
Wage employees are eligible to apply for all classified positions for which recruitment has been initiated, including those limited to State Employees Only.
If a wage employee becomes employed in a classified position, he/she will be eligible to purchase retirement credit for the time worked as a wage employee.
Continuing employment is based on available funding and business need.
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.
Typical KSAs: • 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
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: 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: Donna Lancaster
Phone: 540-283-5034
Email: donna.lancaster1@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.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer