School Health Public Health Nurse II
About The Position
The Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) is seeking a full-time School Health Public Health Nurse II to join their team. This position is scheduled to work less than 12 months per year (approximately 46 weeks per year) and will be located at their Franconia Springfield location. The nurse will work in the school health program assigned to school sites, providing a variety of community services using a multi-disciplinary approach. Services include outreach, home/school visits, community assessment, health promotion, education, case finding, care coordination, and disease prevention for students, families, and communities. The role requires strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other software applications, and participation in the training, supervision, and evaluation of unlicensed assistive personnel. This position is located at 6564 Loisdale Court, Springfield, VA and includes a $10,000 sign-on bonus for fully qualified new county employees.
Requirements
- Graduation from a college or university accredited by the National League for Nursing or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education with a bachelor's degree in Nursing; plus, one-year post-licensure nursing experience.
- Possession of current license or a multistate licensure privilege to practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Valid driver's license.
- CPR certification (required within 30 days).
- AED certification (required within 30 days).
- Must complete a criminal background check, Child Protective Services Registry check, driving record check, tuberculosis (TB) test, and sanction screenings.
- Must have strong working knowledge of computers (Microsoft Office Suite and other software applications).
- Ability to drive a motor vehicle.
Nice To Haves
- Experience providing health services to school aged children in ethnically diverse populations.
- Experience managing complex medical conditions in pediatrics.
- Experience conducting epidemiological investigations of communicable disease cases and outbreaks.
- High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information and professionalism in dealing with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal abilities to communicate effectively and clearly with a diverse population.
- Ability to establish and maintain collaborative connections with internal and external partners.
- Work independently and on interdisciplinary teams.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and other software applications.
- At least one year of supervisory experience or has demonstrated work experience monitoring and directing the work of others.
- Bilingual in English and another language.
Responsibilities
- Provides a variety of community services using a multi-disciplinary approach serving diverse populations in the school community.
- Services and interventions include outreach which include home/school visits, community assessment, health promotion, education, case finding, care coordination and disease prevention for students, families and communities.
- Must participate in the training, supervision and evaluation of unlicensed assistive personnel.
Benefits
- Robust one-year orientation
- Opportunity to make a difference by serving those most in need
- Work collaboratively with community partners to address public health priorities
- Focus on health education, health promotion and disease prevention
- A learning culture
- Work life balance
- Great health benefits
- Supportive team environment
- $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
