Title: Public Health Nurse - Nurse Family Partnership #WT001

Hiring Range: $58,000 - $66,991

Pay Band:

Agency: Department of Health

Location: WESTERN TIDEWATER -TW

Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Are you seeking a position where you can truly make a difference in the community? Are you a Registered Nurse who enjoys working with expectant and new mothers? Are you familiar with the Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program (MIECHV) wherein nursing staff collaborates with Federal, State and Community partners to improve health and develop outcomes for at-risk children? The Western Tidewater Health District is looking for a Public Health Nurse to join the Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) Program team, which provides services to families in the City of Suffolk, City of Franklin, Isle of Wight and Southampton Counties. The ideal candidate will have the ability to adhere to nursing processes and the NFP model of home visitation and be able to carry a caseload of up to 25 clients. This Public Health Nurse will represent VDH by attending community partner meetings and at community outreach events and will also be responsible for shelter management in times of disaster.
Normal working hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM and must be able to work a flexible schedule including some evenings.
Mileage reimbursement is available for any work related travel.

THIS IS A RESTRICTED GRANT FUNDED POSITION. GRANT FUNDS HAVE BEEN CONFIRMED THROUGH FEBRUARY 2026***

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensure or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse in Virginia. If a new graduate, must obtain RN license within 90 days of the date of hire or subject to termination per the regulations governing the practice of nursing.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required
• Current CPR certification
• Knowledge of the principals and practices of public health and maternal/child health services, particularly in the community setting.
• Requires adherence to all safety policies including a review of immunizations, driver safety policies, and all other state policies
• Communicate verbally and in writing, 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
• Excellent time management of day to day responsibilities
• Basic computer skills as well ability to use current technology
• Ability to complete duties under stress, deadlines and while attending to multiple tasks simultaneously
• Valid drivers license and insured personal automobile
  Must be available and able to attend required training in Denver, CO.

May travel and some weekend and/or evening hours may be required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years experience in maternal/child health, public health, home visiting or mental/behavioral nursing
• Experience working with socially high risk populations in a home visiting setting
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Additional study in the area of health promotion/or public health is preferred

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: Dawn Whitley

Phone: 757-514-4770

Email: dawn.whitley@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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.