About Us
The Virginia Department of Health’s Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts (RCAHD) offices are located in the cities of Covington, Roanoke, and Salem and the counties of Alleghany, Botetourt, Craig, and Roanoke and employ approximately 140 staff (approximately 120 full-time).
RCAHD, which provides services from nine office locations, serves a combined population of over 278,400 throughout both rural and urban environments in the Commonwealth of Virginia. RCAHD staff work to promote and encourage healthy behavior, protect the public against environmental hazards, prevent epidemics and the spread of disease, respond to disasters, assist communities in recovery and assure the quality and accessibility of health services for all members of the communities.
Job Opportunities
Commonwealth of Virginia Government Jobs
Visit the Commonwealth of Virginia employment site to view a variety of full- and part-time positions across the state. Search positions by location or job title at https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/home. If you need accommodations as an applicant, please contact the VDH Human Resources office at (804) 864-7100.
Positions available include:
WIC Nutritionist (VDHX1836) – Alleghany, Virginia, United States – Roanoke, Virginia, United States
Provides nutrition services to clients in a variety of settings within a district. Characteristic activities: conducts patient nutritional assessments and evaluations in the clinic, school and community settings; develops and monitors nutritional care plans and food packages. Certifies clients for participation in available public health programs; schedules, provides and documents basic and secondary/high risk nutrition education; makes referrals to programs such as Medicaid, AFDC, and SNAP benefits. May perform other related administrative tasks.
The Nutritionist Associate independently determines nutrition eligibility of applicants/clients within program guidelines and independently prescribes appropriate food packages. Assesses nutritional status/eligibility for program services by: Nutrition Assessment using VENA technique process/food frequency history, assessing growth patterns, weight patterns, biochemical values and medical history. Independently sets dietary goals based on the assessment. Provides patient counseling specific to the individual’s nutritional needs. Makes referrals for high risk counseling with Nutritionist when appropriate.
WIC Nutritionist Sr. – Alleghany, Virginia, United States – Roanoke, Virginia, United States
Supervises nutrition staff in clinics and/or coordinates all WIC and other nutritional program components district wide.
Public Health Nurse (#01470) – Roanoke, Roanoke County, Salem, Virginia
Independently provides professsional nursing care to patients in clinics, homes and schools and other community or congregate care settings. Performs nursing assessments, may perform lab tests, take measurements, develop and implement care plans, including the administration of medication and case management. Participates in public health emergencies and community health assessments. Actions performed at this level require licensure as a RN by state code. May supervise support staff.
Public Health Nurse Senior – Alleghany, Virginia, United States – Roanoke, Virginia, United States
Provides non-supervisory leadership and serves as a nursing program expert in one or more nursing services/programs district wide. Develops program goals, objectives, policies and procedures, reports program performance to funding sources and agency staff, serves as primary contact for staff and external inquirers about the program/service, monitors service delivery for compliance to applicable policies and procedures, and promotes the program to increase utilization and public awareness. Performs nursing assessments, may perform lab tests, take measurements, develop and implement care plans, including the administration of medication and case management. May supervise support staff. Actions require licensure as a RN by state code.
WIC Nutritionist Associate (RNX38) – Salem, Virginia, United States
The Nutritionist Associate independently determines nutrition eligibility of applicants/clients within program guidelines and independently prescribes appropriate food packages. Assesses nutritional status/eligibility for program services by: Nutrition Assessment using VENA technique process/food frequency history, assessing growth patterns, weight patterns, biochemical values and medical history. Independently sets dietary goals based on the assessment. Provides patient counseling specific to the individual’s nutritional needs. Makes referrals for high risk counseling with Nutritionist when appropriate.
Contract Positions
As grant funding allows, RCAHD advertises temporary, contract positions. As openings are available, positions will be advertised here. See the posting for instructions on how to apply.