Clinical Public Health Nurse Ii

Salary : $69,324.74 - $115,540.88 Annually
Location : ANNANDALE VA 22003 (KH17), VA
Job Type: FT Salary W BN
Job Number: 24-00641
Department: Health Department
Opening Date: 03/09/2024
Closing Date: 3/22/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: S25
Posting Type: Open to General Public
Job Announcement
$10,000 Sign-On Bonus
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 is a progressive Public Health leader providing services that promote population health, protect Public Health and the environment, and ensure residents' equitable access to health services and information.
This position works as a dedicated and experienced nurse that provides nursing services such as pregnancy testing and counseling, maternity services, Public Health assessment, international travel vaccinations, refugee services, sexually transmitted disease treatment and follow-up, HIV testing and counseling, tuberculosis screening and treatment, adult and childhood immunizations to individuals, families, and targeted at-risk populations in the clinic setting. Provides appropriate nursing interventions based on assessment of clients following Public Health standards of care. Utilizes a variety of nursing skills to meet identified needs of clients in clinic setting. Identifies gaps in community resources and shares with appropriate department staff who can work with community partners to build service capacity.
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* This position includes a signing bonus for fully qualified new county employees in the amount of $10,000.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of nursing and Public Health theories, principles, practices, methods, processes, and procedures required to provide Public Health nursing;
Knowledge of human growth and development, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology (e.g., side effects, contraindications), preventive medicine, epidemiology, and nutrition;
Knowledge of current practices in Public Health nursing service delivery;
Knowledge of available community resources for referral or the ability to rapidly acquire such knowledge;
Knowledge of documentation, nursing diagnosis, and quality assurance;
Knowledge of professional standards of nursing practice;
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and county laws and regulations;
Knowledge of county Health Department policies and procedures;
Ability to perform technical and complex nursing procedures (e.g., injections, venipuncture, blood pressure screening, STD check, tube feeding, nebulization), administering treatments and medications, and using medical equipment in delivering services to clients;
Ability to perform emergency treatment(s), with limited supervision, for life threatening conditions;
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others, including those from varied backgrounds and different situations, in individual and team-based settings;
Ability to handle contentious interactions, especially with those who may appear difficult, hostile, or distressed;
Ability to identify problems and make sound, well-informed, and objective decisions or judgments relating to client health care;
Ability to assess the quality, appropriateness, implications, and impact of decisions or judgments made by others and identify courses of corrective action, where appropriate;
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with individual or small and large group interactions;
Ability to provide health training to clients and families with complex, multiple health needs, using knowledge of adult learning concepts;
Ability to accurately maintain client medical records and information (e.g., filing, retrieval, recording, and archiving) and to protect the privacy of clients served;
Ability to use technology to document, file, retrieve, make adjustments to medical records or information, and communicate or share Public Health information in the appropriate format;
Ability to assign paraprofessionals, volunteers and students according to ability level and set work priorities according to clinic and/or caseload demands.
Employment Standards
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 motor vehicle driver's license.
• AED - Required within 60 days.
• CPR - Required within 60 days.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two or more years of experience providing a variety of preventative health services in a fast-paced clinical setting.
• Two or more years of experience working with diverse populations.
• Two or more years of Phlebotomy experience.
• Two or more years' experience with children in a clinical setting.
• Experience using a team approach for service delivery.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a sanction screening, a check of the Child Protective Services Registry, and a driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer. Tuberculosis test.
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. occasionally. Uses hands to grasp, handle, or feel. Visual acuity is required to read data on a computer monitor; 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 yet 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.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home () and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314.EEO/AA/TTY.
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Merit Positions
Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• LiveWell Program
• Flexible Spending Programs
• Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
• Paid Holidays
• Contributory Retirement Plan
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employees' Child Care Center
• Commuter Benefit Program
• Continuous Learning Opportunities

NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
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Non-Merit Positions

1. Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.
   • Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
   • Flexible Spending Program
   • Deferred Compensation
2. Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.
   • No benefits

01
Do you have a bachelor's degree or a higher degree in nursing from a college or university accredited by the National League for Nursing or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you have a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia or a multi-state licensure privilege to practice as a Registered Nurse in Virginia?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

04
How many years of full-time equivalent post-licensure nursing experience do you have?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

05
How many years of professional health services or/and community bases setting experience do you have?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four or more years

06
Do you have experience providing services using a team approach?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four or more years

07
Do you have experience working with a diverse population in any of the following capacities? Check all that apply.

• Community and/or Public Health
• Case management
• Working with at risk populations
• Working on multi-disciplinary teams
• Direct customer service, answering questions and resolving problems
• Teaching
• None of the above

Required Question