Title: ON-SITE Occupational Health Nurse (Wage/Part-time)
State Role Title: 49113
Hiring Range: $45.32/hour
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Southern Va Mental Health Inst
Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/svmhi/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
This wage/part-time position, under the supervision of the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) and guidance of the Infection Control Committee:
Is responsible for the coordination and implementation of the hospital-wide infection surveillance, prevention, and control program according to The Joint Commission (TJC) standards, CDC guidelines, CMS requirements, Virginia Health Department requirements, and relevant OSHA standards.
Serves as a consultant on infection control issues.
Provides patient and staff education in matters of infection control practice and procedures.
Implements and coordinates the Employee Health Program.
Assists with New Employee Orientation (NEO) and Annual Mandated Training (AMT) in coordination with the Staff Development Coordinator and the Nursing Educator.
The Infection Control Program's purpose is to identify and reduce risks of endemic and epidemic infections in patients and staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Must have considerable clinical experience in a hospital setting or disease surveillance experience in a public health setting.
Must have a current and in good standing Registered Nurse license to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Completion of Association for Practitioners in Infection Control (APIC) training course or equivalent experience.
Must receive Certification in Infection Control (CIC) within three (3) years of hire.
Valid driver's license is required and must remain valid and in good standing throughout employment.
This position also requires:
Knowledge of infection control standards as promulgated by the Virginia Department of Health, CDC, CMS, OSHA, and The Joint Commission.
Knowledge of established nursing principles and practices relative to infection control and employee health.
Ability to monitor infectious diseases and analyze relevant information.
Ability to educate and train employees on infection control procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with all staff levels.
Ability to assist with coordination of a hospital-wide Infection Prevention and Control program. This includes policy and procedure development, staff and client education, surveillance and monitoring, data entry and analysis with graphic displays to show trends, reporting, and making recommendations, implementing plans of action, and evaluating results.
Principles, practices, and standards of nursing to provide care appropriate to adult and geriatric client populations with mental health and physical illnesses.
Must have demonstrated ability to:
Make difficult decisions with authority and ownership and through appropriate consultation.
Resolve complex problems using data, obtaining input from others, and evaluating results.
Effectively use interpersonal skills to communicate, listen, resolve conflict, and motivate others.
Collaborate with medical staff, administrative staff, and others to ensure high standards are met, and to actively participate in committee meetings.
Handle multiple priorities through time management, organizational skills, and delegation.
Establish an infection prevention and control assessment and improvement plan.
Additional Considerations
Considerable experience in upper level management of inpatient infection prevention and control.
Advanced computer skills and demonstrated experience with Quality Management and Improvement.
Experience working in an inpatient setting related to mental illness or geriatric treatment.
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.
Applicants must list all relevant experience that you wish to be considered for this position. Applicants will be provided confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
A successful fingerprint-based criminal history check, drug screen, and reference checks are required for the selected candidate for this position. Under Virginia Code §37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific “barrier” crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending “barrier” charges.
Employees may be required to disclose immunization status for purposes of infection prevention and/or management of outbreaks. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. If you have any questions, contact the Office of Human Resources.
Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, individuals with disabilities are encouraged 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 Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with the Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS, to get their Certificate of Disability. To obtain a Certificate of Disability go to: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (434) 773-4208 for assistance.
DBHDS is an equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability. Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.
SVMHI uses Form I-9 and E-Verify in the verification of eligibility for employment.
SVMHI is a smoke and vape-free facility in all buildings and outside facility grounds.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone: 434-421-3060
Email: svmhihr@dbhds.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 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.
The Commonwealth of Virginia is located in the South Atlantic region of the United States. It was the 10th state to be admitted to the Union on June 25, 1788. Home to approximately 8 million residents, Virginia is the 12th most populous state in the United States. The capital is Richmond, and its most populous city is Virginia Beach.
The narrative history of the Commonwealth of Virginia often begins with the founding of Jamestown in 1607, near what is now modern day Williamsburg, Virginia. Jamestown became the first permanent English settlement in the New World, and the Virginia General Assembly, established on July 30, 1619, is now recognized as the oldest legislative body in the western hemisphere. When Virginia became a royal colony in 1624, the robust tobacco trade that had been developing in Virginia helped establish the American colonies as a powerful economic force. During the American Revolution, Virginia witnessed the final surrender of British forces at Yorktown and later became known as the birthplace of many revolution-era figures and future American presidents, including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. To date, 8 United States presidents have been born in Virginia, more than in any other state.
The modern government of Virginia is nearly identical in structure to the federal government, and is divided into 3 branches, these being the executive, legislative, and judiciary branches. The Virginia General Assembly is comprised of the 100-member House of Delegates and the 40-member Senate. A governor and lieutenant governor are elected every 4 years. Governors cannot be elected to or serve consecutive terms. Virginia’s judicial system consists of the Supreme Court of Virginia and the Court of Appeals of Virginia, the Circuit Courts, and the lower General District Courts and the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts. Virginia has 13 electoral votes in presidential elections, and possesses 11 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
