School Health Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Announcement

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

• $10,000 signing bonus for fully qualified new county employees.
• Winter, spring and summer off.
• 7.5-hour workdays.
• Monday - Friday schedule.
• Competitive salary & generous benefits.
• Robust orientation program.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the school community.
• Collaborative work environment with community partners.
• Focus on health education, promotion, and disease prevention.
• Supportive team culture and work‑life balance.

Fairfax County Health Department is seeking dedicated Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to improve the health and wellbeing of students in Fairfax County public schools. You will be the leading advocate for public health and well‑being and care onsite, contributing to both school and community health.

This position implements the School Health Services program under the supervision of a Public Health Nurse in the Health Department's School Health Services Division. As an LPN you will be responsible for providing basic nursing care services and supervision for students in a Fairfax County Public School setting. You will assess and determine students' health status and follow appropriate protocols to provide care, screening, and documentation.

You will monitor and manage students with acute or chronic disease and/or disabilities and document the care services provided in accordance with standard protocol. You will support individual care needs, including insulin monitoring, and administer medication and treatment in line with health standards and practices. You will manage medications, routine school health room activities, and update student health records daily.

You will assist in the monitoring and updating of students' care plans, compile and submit health room statistics and reports using computer data entry skills, respond to medical emergencies and perform CPR and first aid, and maintain current BLS certification and licensing requirements.

Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.

Note: Fairfax County School Health Licensed Practical Nurses are full‑time merit positions that are scheduled to work less than 12 months (approximately 38 weeks per year). Work schedule will be based on the service needs of the Health Department and Fairfax County Public Standard School Year Calendar.

• Knowledge of practical nursing skills gained through an accredited practical nursing program.
• Skill in performing technical nursing procedures (e.g., injections, venipuncture, blood pressure screening).
• Ability to identify questionable test findings.
• Ability to perform CPR and use an AED or perform emergency treatment for life‑threatening conditions.
• Ability to elicit sufficient pertinent medical information from a client and record a medical history that is complete and accurate.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with a diverse population.
• Ability to effectively document care provided according to record management guidelines.
• Ability to maintain and update electronic health records and to prepare routine reports.
• Ability to compile clinical statistics.
• Ability to use sound judgment and to work independently within established policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients and staff members.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing program; plus two years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse or two years of related experience providing medical services in a public health/community health setting.

Certificates and Licenses Required

• Possession of current license or a multistate licensure privilege to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (Required within 30 days).
• AED Certification (Required within 30 days).
• CPR Certification (Required within 30 days).

Necessary Special Requirements

Appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check,…