PH Nurse Supervisor (BRHD - 02178)

Title: PH Nurse Supervisor (BRHD - 02178)

State Role Title: RN II/Nurse Prct I/Phy Asst

Hiring Range: $75,404 - $89,189

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location:BLUE RIDGE HQ

Agency Website:www.vdh.virginia.gov/blue-ridge

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This is a re-advertisement. Previous applicants must re-apply to be considered.

This position may offer up to a $3,000 sign-on bonus or up to 80 hours of annual leave frontloaded for a highly qualified candidate with a (1) year commitment with VDH-Blue Ridge Health District (BRHD).

BRHD seeks the dedication, experience, and expertise of a Registered Nurse (RN) Supervisor, to serve the citizens of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson counties along with the City of Charlottesville. The RN Supervisor is an integral part of the Clinical Team, with a primary focus on providing direct line supervision and guidance over ancillary clinical staff (RNs, LPNs, Direct Services Associate), including onboarding new staff, training, scheduling, formally evaluating performance and issuing corrective and disciplinary actions to direct report staff. The supervision includes but is not limited to the following internal clinics/programs: Family Planning Tuberculosis, Immunizations, Sexual Health, Communicable Disease, Refugee, and Pre-Admission Screenings. A leader in the clinical environment, the RN Supervisor is expected to staff clinics by providing direct nursing services, including nursing assessments, laboratory testing, and consultative direction/guidance on additional nursing matters as well as grant implementation and quarterly reports. This position adds outreach to our partnering agencies and to our community members. Please take a moment to consider a challenging yet rewarding experience in public health as a BRHD Nurse Supervisor!

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.

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) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave.

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.
*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

*BSN and Masters in Public Health or related field
*Bi-lingual and experience with diverse cultures.

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 will be 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.

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. HHS IG Exclusion List check, employment reference check, and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, or other background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.

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; 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

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.

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.

Contact Information

Name: Tammy Richardson / Richard Bolden

Phone: 434-422-4556 / 434-972-6271

Email: Tammy.Richardson@vdh.virginia.gov / Richard.Bolden@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.