Virginia Information Technologies Agency·Orange, Virginia
The Public Health Nurse provides direct clinical services, nursing assessments, and immunizations to promote community health. They are responsible for conducting communicable disease investigations and supporting maternal and child health programs across various community settings.
Title: PH Nurse
State Role Title: Registered Nurse I
65,958 - 75,901
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location: Rap-Rap-Orange/Fauquier
General Public - G
Please note that all positions may require travel between district offices and community locations to support operational needs, clinic coverage, communicable disease response activities, outreach events, and other public health priorities. While each position has an assigned primary work location, staff may be reassigned or asked to provide support at other district locations as needed. The Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District operates five health department locations serving Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange, and Rappahannock Counties. Information about each office can be found here: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/rappahannock-rapidan/office-locations/ [https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/rappahannock-rapidan/office-locations/]
These positions are open until filled.
The Public Health Nurse (PHN) plays a vital role in promoting, protecting, and improving the health of the community through direct clinical services, health education, case management, and disease prevention initiatives. Based in the Orange County Health Department, the PHN serves as a key point of contact for individuals and families, providing nursing assessments, administering immunizations, conducting communicable disease investigations, and supporting maternal and child health programs. This position is essential to ensuring access to critical public health services, building community trust, and strengthening local health outcomes. The PHN collaborates closely with community partners, healthcare providers, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver compassionate, culturally sensitive care that meets the unique needs of our residents.
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.
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 qualifications 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.
Name: Adnan Sami
Phone: 540-316-6276
Adnan.Sami@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 [https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx] or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
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.
Candidates must be a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) and certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR. A BSN and experience in public health or disease prevention are preferred.
Market context
In Virginia, nursing-related roles are typically supported by steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings. These positions are competitive because employers often look for both patient-care experience and current credentials, and this role requires a high school diploma, BLS certification, and one of several entry pathways such as CNA, EMT-B, Medical Assistant graduate status, or nursing program progress. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and clinical hours before applying.
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