Public Health Nurse Sr. occupation at Dept of Health (601) in Charlottesville

Dept of Health (601) is employing Public Health Nurse Sr. on Mon, 29 Jan 2018 09:30:45 GMT. Will be a sexual health clinical resource nurse; Prefer experience with clinical quality improvement, and providing direct training to nurses....

Public Health Nurse Sr.

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia

Description: Dept of Health (601) is employing Public Health Nurse Sr. right now, this occupation will be presented in Virginia. For detail informations about this occupation opportunity please read the description below. This leadership position will oversee district-wide sexual health clinical processes, meeting the VDH STI requirements for clinical efficiency and effectiveness. Will provide expertise and guidance that addresses the care of sexual health clients ensuring compliance with VDH and CDC guidelines. Will work with all district staff for standardization of policy, procedure and testing processes. Will be a sexual health clinical resource nurse; provide training to new nursing staff, and training updates for district. Will provide data analysis of health district STI rates on an on-going basis. Will monitor sexual health trends, help establish district outcome measures and monitor progress in achieving desired outcomes. Will perform quality assurance regarding STI clinical operations in the district. This position will also provide support in clinics ( STI , Family Planning, Immunization and Refugee). May assist with Preadmission Screenings, and perform TB and Communicable Disease investigations.

Minimum Qualifications

Must have VA RN license or be eligible to obtain. Must have demonstrated nursing experience to include knowledge of current nursing practices and health promotion strategies. Skills in nursing assessment, planning nursing interventions, case management. Ability to counsel clients, families and communities on health issues; work with diverse populations; problem solve, set priorities and work independently; communicate effectively orally and in writing; use basic computer software programs.

Must be able to learn to use interpreter services to communicate with non-English speaking clients.

Preferred Qualifications

BSN and MSN preferred. Prefer experience in working in a health department clinical environment; prefer experience with clinical quality improvement, and providing direct training to nurses. Prefer experience in sexual health, STI clinical setting and nursing case management.

Special Requirements

It is the practice of the Virginia Dept of Health to conduct in-depth background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The results of background checks are made available to VDH employing officials. You will be requested to sign a reference release form, and past educational institution and/or employers may be contacted concerning your academic or employment history.

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. The selected candidate must complete a Statement of Personal Economic Interests as a condition of employment, if applicable (Va. Code § 2.2-3114). Other financial, credit, driving, or other background checks prior to employment may be required for certain positions.

The selected candidate must complete a Statement of Personal Economic Interests as a condition of employment, if applicable (Va. Code § 2.2-3114). The type of background checks performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include: reference checks, criminal history (including sexual offender registry) checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) record checks, license verification, fingerprinting, etc. Other financial, credit, or other background checks prior to employment may be required for certain positions.

Must have or be eligible to obtain a VA driver’s license and provide own transportation (mileage reimbursement provided).

Employee may be designated as essential personnel during emergency events outside of normal work hours.

Twelve-month probationary period is required for all new state employees. A new probation period may be required for successful internal candidates or rehired state employees.

VDH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

A completed application, including all previous employment, salary history, and education, must be submitted on-line for consideration. All relevant job information on the resume must be included on the official application. Faxed, mailed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. On-line applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the closing date.

Finally, if you have a “yellow form” or “blue card” issued by a state agency as related to the Layoff Policy, this document must be received by TJHD prior to the application deadline in order to be considered. This is the responsibility of the applicant.

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This occupation will be opened on: Mon, 29 Jan 2018 09:30:45 GMT