Public Health Nurse II

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus*

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The Department of Family Services (DFS) Adult and Aging Division welcomes applicants interested in the Public Health Nurse II position. The position assesses functional eligibility for Medicaid-funded Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS), including CCC+, Nursing Facility, PACE, Adult Day Health and other services. Works as a certified LTSS Screener, on multidisciplinary screening teams, conducting home visits and making an initial determination as to client's health and safety needs and their current level of care, in accordance with state and federal guidelines.

Implements public health nursing activities, providing services and interventions that include outreach, case finding, health promotion, education, care coordination, and consultation. This position also provides case management services for older adults, adults with disabilities, and children, including comprehensive assessments using Virginia's Uniform Assessment Instrument (UAI), care plan development and coordination, and crisis intervention. Uses a person-centered practice, cultural agility, engaging communication techniques and critical thinking skills.

This position attends various agency training sessions required to maintain core nursing skills. This position performs other duties in support of the DFS mission, goals, and objectives.

• Works as a certified Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Screener, with a multidisciplinary screening team.
• Consults on Screenings and all other Adult and Family Services inquiries where applicable.
• Conducts home visits and makes an initial determination as to the client's health and safety needs and their current level of care per Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) guidelines.
• Conducts field visits to a diverse population, including at-risk, medically fragile, disabled seniors, adults, and children.
• Uses a person-centered practice, cultural agility, engaging communication techniques, and critical thinking skills.
• Works both independently and collaboratively, respecting opinions of others and considering what the client's choice is regarding their plan of care.
• Carries a caseload and makes appropriate referrals and recommendations.
• Implements public health nursing activities providing services and intervention to include outreach, case findings, health promotion, education, and care coordination.
• Attends required meetings and participates in training.
• Assesses risks posed to clients.
• Interprets state and local policy; mentors and trains new staff; conducts training for staff and provides educational presentations to community groups.
• Attends and participates in local IDT meetings.
• This position requires assessment, care planning, and coordination skills; the ability to manage competing priorities and to respond effectively to crisis situations.

The primary purpose of the Adult and Aging Division is to ensure resources, advocacy, safety and well-being of older adults, adults with disabilities and caregivers are met. To ensure that the division can carry out its purpose and meet the agency’s responsibilities related to advocacy, protection, and well-being, the Adult and Aging Division Director may move or reassign this position’s related work duties and responsibilities within the job class.

• Knowledge of nursing and public health theories, principles, practices, methods, processes, and procedures required to provide public health nursing;
• Knowledge of human growth and development, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology (e.g., side effects, contraindications), preventive medicine,…