Reproductive Health Assistant Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Title: PH Nurse Sr (Family Planning Quality Assurance Nurse Supervisor)

State Role Title: RN II/Nurse Prct I/Phy Asst

Hiring Range: $77,542.00 - $84,871.50

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: VDH-Central Office

Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This is a restricted position, which is solely funded by the Title X Family Planning Grant ending March 31, 2027, and the Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant ending September 30, 2026. The availability of funding is scheduled for review before the grant expiration date and periodically thereafter. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of funds.
The Family Planning Quality Assurance Nurse Supervisor is a critical member of the Reproductive Health Unit in the Division of Child and Family Health within the Office of Family Health Services. The Reproductive Health Unit team manages the Title X Family Planning Program, the Contraceptive Access Initiative, the Pregnancy Loss Initiative, the State Funding of Certain Abortions Program, the Adolescent Health Program, the Resource Mothers Program, and the State Doula Certification Program. The Family Planning Quality Assurance Nurse Supervisor brings expertise in nursing, quality improvement, and clinical reproductive health care to this dynamic and collaborative team. This position will support other nurses and clinical teams as they provide family planning services across the Commonwealth and ensure that staff have the information and training necessary to provide care that is consistent with clinical best practices and grant requirements. This position will review all relevant policy, practice, and guidance documents and ensure that staff understand the material and comply with the content. This position will conduct clinical site reviews of family planning clinics to document compliance and then develop and monitor corrective action plans, as needed. This position will directly supervise the Family Planning Training and Development Coordinator and work collaboratively with them to develop, implement, and evaluate training and professional development activities with family planning partners. This position will work closely and collaboratively with the Division of Population Health Data to monitor family planning program data and performance. While this position is focused on the Title X Family Planning Program, this person will also work with other reproductive health programs within the unit, including but not limited to the Contraceptive Access Initiative, the Pregnancy Loss Initiative, State Funding of Certain Abortions Program, and Adolescent Health Program. This position will have the opportunity to collaborate with teams within the Office of Family Health Services, other offices at VDH including but not limited to the Office of Epidemiology and Community Health Services, as well as Local Health Districts, community-based partners, and stakeholders.
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.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires licensure as an RN in Virginia or compact state. If a new graduate, must obtain RN license within 90 days of the date of hire or subject to termination per the regulations governing the practice of nursing.
Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR, able to be fit tested and perform fit testing for other staff in accordance with OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard regulations
Experience functioning in a leadership role; experience and ability to function independently in the home/clinic/community/school settings and prioritize workload
Knowledge of current standards of family planning/reproductive health clinical care, including contraceptive methods
Experience and ability to enter, review, and analyze data and statistics, and produce reports and/or recommendations for such information; ability to work in a fast paced, data-driven environment
Experience and knowledge of nursing processes, health maintenance, disease processes, physical and behavioral sciences, case management processes, and basic principles of epidemiology
Work effectively as a member of the multidisciplinary team
Knowledge and experience in use of computers and computer applications, including internet, the Microsoft Office Suite, and Outlook
Experience working with diverse cultural backgrounds
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound nursing judgement, make decisions, teach, interview, counsel, analyze problems/situations, and solve problems

Additional Considerations

Public health experience
If working with the EPI response team, Certified in Infection Control (CIC) preferred and experience in hospital or long-term care facility infection control

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume 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 qualications 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 nancial, 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.
As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!

Contact Information

Name: Briana Lee

Phone: 804-864-7000

Email: briana.lee@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 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.