Public Health Nurse
Company: DHRM
Location: Portsmouth
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Title: PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE State Role Title: Registered Nurse I
Hiring Range: $65,958-$73,197.50 Pay Band: 4 Agency: Virginia
Department of Health Location: PORTSMOUTH -TW Agency Website:
https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/portsmouth/ Recruitment Type: General
Public - G Job Duties The Virginia Department of Health, Portsmouth
District is seeking a Public Health Nurse to join the team. The
Public Health Burse will independently provide professional nursing
care to patients in clinics, homes and schools as well as other
community or congregate care settings. The incumbent would perform
nursing assessments, may perform lab tests, take measurements,
develop and implement care plans to include 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. 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 Additional Considerations • Additional
study in health promotion/or public health is preferred • BSN
preferred • 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. 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 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. 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. 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: TANYA WEAVER Phone: 7573938585 Email:
Tanya.Weaver@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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