Health Nurse

Neighborhood Health is Northern Virginia’s first Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), providing high-quality primary care, dental care, behavioral health, and enabling services to 30,000 patients across nine clinical sites in the City of Alexandria, Fairfax County, and Arlington County.

COVID vaccine is now mandatory for all employees at Neighborhood Health – exemption must be accompanied by a letter from your health care provider (for medical) or faith leader (for religious).

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The statements in the job description are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, as other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

The Employee Health Nurse works with the Center’s medical and nursing leadership team to maintain the highest standards for employee health and safety for Neighborhood Health staff. The Employee Health Nurse responds to infection control issues in the center, particularly those that pertain to employee health. The Employee Health Nurse serves as a member of the Infection Control Committee and provides input into reducing the risk of infection transmission in the workplace.

Demonstrates a sincere dedication and loyalty to the philosophy and mission of Neighborhood Health.

• Registered Nurse licensed in Virginia or compact state preferred, LPN with strong occupational health experience considered.
• Minimum two years clinical experience
• BSN preferred
• Knowledge of CDC and OSHA guidelines related to employee health and transmission-based precautions
• Knowledge of best practices in basic infection control
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse workforce
• Ability to drive between clinic locations
• Experience with information technology, electronic health records, medical records

Job Type: Full-time

• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.