The Henrico Health Department is seeking a Public Health Nurse to support public health through vaccination and other clinic support. The Virginia Department of Health's mission is “to protect the health and promote the well-being of all people in Virginia." The agency's vision statement is “Become the healthiest state in the nation.”

Public Health Nurse Contractor

• Location: East Henrico Health District
• Fulltime: Maximum 40 hours per /week
• Starting: October 2024
• Pay: $30/hour
• Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 - 430pm, with very occasional weekend shifts for outreach.

Minor Duties and Responsibilities:

• Vaccinating community members
• Engaging in the community with schools, businesses, faith-based organizations
• Doing long term care screenings on health/social initiatives developed by the community and the health department
• Building trustworthy relationships with local community members and leaders
• Conducting follow ups with residents and at risk patients to connect them to local medical homes/other supportive services
• Attending and encouraging community residents to participate in local meetings & community surveys to ensure community voice in local decision making

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current RN licensure valid in the state of Virginia, unencumbered
• High functioning computer skills including Microsoft office products
• Experience working on the ground in communities (outreach, clinical setting, etc)

Key Competencies:

• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
• Oral/Written Communications
• Teamwork/Collaboration
• Information Technology Application
• Professionalism/Work Ethic

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Medical Specialty:

• Public Health

Schedule:

• Day shift; Monday to Friday; Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Richmond, VA 23223: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

To apply, contact Shuryl Thompson by phone at 804-652-3171, or via email at shuryl.thompson@vdh.virginia.gov.