Public Health Nurse
Company: DHRM
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Title: Public Health Nurse State Role Title: Registered Nurse I
Hiring Range: $65,000- to $89,100 Pay Band: NV 4 Agency: Virginia
Department of Health Location: Alexandria HQ Agency Website:
vdh.virginia.gov Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties
Seeking a highly motivated nurse passionate about public health,
and compassionate about working with diverse populations of all
genders and socioeconomic backgrounds. You will work with a
multidisciplinary team consisting of other nurses, health care
technicians, providers, outreach workers and administrative staff.
This position will focus on providing clinical services related to
sexual reproductive health, including screening, testing,
investigations, and patient referrals. This expanded practice role
will also involve clinical support care in other nursing program
areas. Independently provides professional nursing care to patients
in clinics, home 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. 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 • 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
or equivalent experience • 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. 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 quali?cations for this position.
Supplemental questions are encouraged to be answered in a
comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge, skills,
and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to
the 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 ?nancial, 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! Contact Information Name: Antonio Martin Phone: 703.746.4902
Email: antonio.martin@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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