PH Nurse
Company: DHRM
Location: Lynchburg
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Title: PH Nurse State Role Title: Registered Nurse I Hiring
Range: $50,000-$60,000 Pay Band: 4 Agency: Virginia Department of
Health Location: CENT VA-LYNCHBURG CITY-Cen Agency Website:
https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/ Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to
protecting and promoting the health of Virginians. The VDH is made
up of a statewide Central Office in Richmond and 35 local health
districts. The Central Virginia Health District are looking to hire
2 Public health Nurses on the forefront of Public Health and
Population Health. Our mission is to protect health, champion
equity, and partner to address local needs. We accomplish this by
exposing and addressing the root causes of health disparities and
protecting health through disease prevention and monitoring,
providing clinical services, nutrition services, environmental
health services, vital records, emergency planning, and building
health equity by partnering with communities and working
collaboratively across sectors. WE ARE PUBLIC HEALTH! The PHN
Independently provides professional nursing care to patients in
clinics, homes, and schools, and other community or congregate care
settings. Perform nursing assessments, many perform lab tests, take
measurements, develop and implements 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 an RN by state code.
May supervise support staff. Health Care Personnel: 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. Minimum Qualifications Minimum
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 and requires licensure
as an RN in Virginia. Additional Considerations n/a 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: Cortez Jackson Phone: n/a Email:
cortez.jackson@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.
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