Public Health Nurse

Public Health Nurse

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About the Organization ACI Federal is a government contractor based in Fredericksburg, Virginia. ACI has employees nationwide specializing in healthcare, information technology and national security.

ACI currently provides staff to state and Federal government agencies in classified and non-classified positions and health care staffing.

Description

Independently provides professional nursing care to patients at the Petersburg Health Department clinics. Men's Sexual Health Clinic. STI and Men's Sexual Health clinics are designed to diagnose and treat sexual transmitted infections. Performs nursing assessments, may perform lab tests, take measurements, develop and implement care plans, including the administration of medication and case management.

Uses the nursing process to assess, develop/implement care plans, and evaluate outcomes. Uses the Quad Council's Core Community/Public Health Nursing Competencies as an evidence based platform for practice

Recognizes the diversity of individuals/populations and applies the appropriate language and communication tools; this may include but not limited to individuals from different cultural, socio-economic, sexual orientation and gender identity and expression

Works collaboratively with other health department agencies and community partners to support the efforts of moving to public health 3.0 while maintaining the public health gains of public health 1.0 and 2.0.

Adheres to nursing directives, agency protocols and guidelines

Practices within the realm of the Nurse Practice Act and related Acts governing health professionals and health laws

Assesses the health status and health literacy of clients, including determinants of health, using multiple sources of data

Applies ethical, legal and policy guidelines and principles in the collection, maintenance, use, and dissemination of data and inform

Uses information technology effectively to collect, analyze, store and retrieve data related to public health nursing services for clients

Uses evidence-based strategies or promising practices from across disciplines to promote health in communities and populations

Uses assessments, develops plans, implements and evaluates interventions for public health services

May administer routine adult immunizations to clients

Demonstrates ethical standards of practice in all aspects of public health and public health nursing as the basis of all interactions with individuals, communities, and organizations

Sets priorities for completing of program responsibilities and work assignments

Uses data, evidence and information technology to understand the impact of determinants of health

Uses information on determinants of health effectively when working with diverse population

Assists clients to identify and access necessary community resources or services through the referral and follow-up process

Uses research to inform the practice of public health nursing

Demonstrates compliance with the requirements of patient confidentiality and human subject protection

Models public health science skills when working with clients

Uses the nursing process to assess, develop/implement care plans, and evaluate outcomes

Teaches/counsels clients regarding health promotion and disease prevention

Select variables that measure health and public health conditions

Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time

Position Public Health Nurse

Position Requirements

VA RN Licensure, BLS/CPR Certified

Communicates verbally and in writing, to analyze problems, situations and suggest solutions

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

Ability to work with diverse cultural backgrounds needed

User4

Self-ID for Veteran Status

Self-ID of Disability

This position is currently accepting applications.