School Health Public Health Nurse II

Job Announcement

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus*

Are you looking for a career that offers you...

• 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.

Then look no further. Come join the Fairfax County Health Department team and use your skills and abilities to "protect, promote and improve the health and quality of life for all who live, work and play in our community."

The Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) is a progressive public health leader serving 1.2 million residents from diverse ethnic, cultural, and economic backgrounds. With more than 100 years of leadership in the field, we are committed to promoting population health, protecting public health and the environment, and ensuring residents' equitable access to health services and information.

The School Health Program is accepting applications to fill a full-time merit position. Work schedule will be based on the service needs of the Health Department and Fairfax County Public School Standard School Year Calendar.

Works in the school health program assigned to school sites. 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 have strong working knowledge of computers (Microsoft Office Suite and other software applications).

Must participate in the training, supervision and evaluation of unlicensed assistive personnel.

Note: Position is located in Herndon/Reston.

* This position includes a sign-on bonus for fully qualified new county employees in the amount of $10,000.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

REQUIRED:

• Possession of current license or a multistate licensure privilege to practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Valid driver's license.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification (required within 30 days).
• Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification (required within 30 days).

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, Child Protective Services Registry check, driving record check, and sanction screenings to the satisfaction of the employer.

This position is emergency/essential services personnel. (Required to report for duty during inclement weather and/or other emergencies.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.
• Must have high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information and professionalism in dealing with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Demonstrate 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.
• At least one year of supervisory experience or has demonstrated work experience monitoring and directing the work of others.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and other software applications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Job is generally sedentary in nature, and requires walking, standing, sitting (for long periods of time), and kneeling, reaching, bending, climbing stairs; may be required to lift or carry up to 25 lbs. as required for the position. Uses hands to grasp, handle, or feel. Visual acuity is required to read data from paper and on a computer monitor or other electronic device;

ability to operate keyboard driven equipment and computer and use of touchscreen. Position frequently communicates and must be able to exchange accurate information with others verbally and in writing. Generally, works in an office environment and may occasionally be required to perform job duties outside of the typical office setting. Ability to drive a motor vehicle. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Panel interview and may include exercise.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including…