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PH Nurse-05940

Virginia Information Technologies Agency·Galax, Virginia

$54,795 - $68,267/yrFull TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 4 days ago
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PH Nurse-05940 · $54,795 - $68,267/yr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • -13% vs. median posted salary for nursing roles in Galax, Virginia ($62,980)
  • 29 similar openings in the Galax area · median $62,980
$28,000 · lowesthighest · $120,000
this role: $54,795median $62,980

Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted nursing roles in Galax, Virginia salarys. This role sits in the 44th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 13% below the Galax, Virginia median for nursing roles.

The nurse will provide case management for pregnant women and infants through home visits and assess needs for long-term services. Additionally, the role involves administering immunizations and providing clinical services to support community health outcomes.

Title: PH Nurse-05940

State Role Title: Registered Nurse I

Hiring Range: $54,795-$68,267

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: Mt rogers-Galax

Agency Website

www.vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type

General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of Virginians. The VDH is made up of a statewide Central Office in Richmond and 35 local health districts.

  • The Mount Rogers Health District is looking for a Public Health Nurse for the Galax City Health Department.
  • The primary focus of this position is to deliver case management to pregnant women and infants through home visitation and to assess those who need long term services and support.
  • This role provides an opportunity to strengthen community health by offering education, coordinating care, and collaborating with partner organizations.
  • Additionally, the nurse will administer immunizations and provide occasional clinical services.
  • If advancing positive health outcomes aligns with your professional goals, we invite you to join our mission.

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.

Applicants may be required to demonstrate the skills and abilities necessary for satisfactory performance of the work through a simulated exercise.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Communicates verbally and in writing, to 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

Requirements

Candidates must possess skills in health assessment, physical examination, and public health nursing principles. A valid Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR certification is required, along with the ability to communicate effectively and work independently.

  • CPR
  • Care coordination
  • Epidemiology
  • Medical terminology
  • Case management
  • Physical examination
  • Community health education
  • Interviewing techniques
  • Counseling techniques
  • Basic life support
  • Health assessment
  • Immunization administration
  • Public health nursing

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Medical insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Sick leave
  • Life insurance
  • Annual leave
  • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
  • 401a Cash Match
  • Family/personal leave

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$54,795 - $68,267/yr
Location
Galax, Virginia
Posted
Sep 9, 2026
Application
Employer website
Virginia Information Technologies Agency logo

Hiring organization

Virginia Information Technologies Agency

VITA connects, protects and innovates IT services, infrastructure and cybersecurity for 67 Virginia agencies, 55,000 state workers and 8.6 million Virginians. VITA's new guiding principles: Our new vision is to be Virginia's most customer-focused technology partner, empowering...

IndustryIT Services and IT Consulting
TypeGovernment Agency
Size201-500 employees
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  • Knowledge of public health concepts, principles of public health nursing, principles of epidemiology; immunizations; basic nursing science, medical terminology, case management
  • May travel and some weekend and/or evening hours may be required
  • Must be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR
    • Additional Considerations
    • Additional study in health promotion/or public health is preferred
    • Experience in a public health setting or one related to disease prevention and health promotion

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    Contact Information

    Name: Jessica Bennett

    Phone: N/A

    Email

    jessica.bennett@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.

    Note

    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.

    Market context

    Virginia nursing roles remain in steady demand

    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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