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School Health Licensed Practical Nurse |
Salary - $62,482.37 - $104,137.49 Annually
Location - HEALTH DEPARTMENT - MULTIPLE LOCATIONS, VA
Job Type - FT Hourly W BN
Job Number - 25-01883
Department - Health Department
Opening Date - 10/18/2025
Closing Date - 11/14/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade - S22
Posting Type - Open to General Public
Job Announcement
* This position includes a signing bonus for fully qualified new county employees in the amount of $10,000.
Benefits of joining our team:
- $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.
Come join the Fairfax County Health Department school health 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.”
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.
The Fairfax County Health Department 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.
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. Assesses and determines students’ health status and follows appropriate protocols to provide care, screening, and documentation. Monitors and manages students with acute or chronic disease and/or disabilities and documents the care services provided in accordance with standard protocol. Supports individual care needs, including insulin monitoring, and administers medication and treatment in line with health standards and practices. Manages medications, routine school health room activities and updates student health records daily. Assists in the monitoring and updating of student’ care plans. Compiles and submits health room statistics and reports using computer data entry skills. Responds to medical emergencies and performs CPR and first aid. Maintains current BLS certification and licensing requirements.
Multiple positions may be filled form 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.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all- inclusive list.)
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 Automatic External Defibrillator (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.
Employment Standards
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 (e.g., Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Medical Technician, or other relevant experience).
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 60 days)
- CPR Certification (Required within 60 days)
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, Child Protective Services Registry check, and sanction screening to the satisfaction of the employer. A tuberculosis (TB) screening upon hire.
Additional Work Schedule Requirements: Scheduled work hours will vary between 7:00 AM to 4:15 PM based on assigned FCPS school needs and FCPS bell schedule. As determined, work some teacher workdays. Unscheduled work periods are during FCPS designated winter, spring, and summer breaks.
This position is emergency/essential services personnel. (Required to report for duty during inclement weather and/or other emergencies.)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Knowledge and understanding of a school health program and experience providing health care services to school aged children in ethnically diverse populations.
- Knowledge of medications and medication management administration practices, and experience reviewing and administering childhood vaccinations.
- Possess a high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information and professionalism in dealing with students, parents and colleagues.
- Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to provide general health information to school age children and families with a wide variety of health problems under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Strong interpersonal abilities to communicate effectively and clearly with a diverse population and various stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and on interdisciplinary teams.
- Proficiency with technology and the ability to learn and adapt to new systems, software, Microsoft Office, and digital tools as needed.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to ensure safety and well-being of students.
- Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to respond effectively to situations and meet public health goals.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Job requires the ability to alternate between sitting and standing on a frequent basis. Ability to walk, kneel, bend/stoop, extend the arms to reach both outward and upward, and climb stairs. Job requires the ability to use hands and arms to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects or young children, as much as 10 or more pounds in weight on a frequent basis. Uses hands and fingers to grasp, handle, feel, and/or manipulate small objects or equipment. Ability to read (visual acuity) data on a computer monitor; ability to operate keyboard driven equipment and computer and use of touchscreen. Ability to read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level. Ability to frequently communicate and be understood when communicating in-person, over the phone or computer; ability to exchange accurate information with others verbally and in writing. Ability to maintain BLS certification and physically perform CPR/AED techniques. Generally, work in an office/ school health room environment, yet may occasionally be required to perform job duties outside of the typical office setting. All duties are performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.
This job announcement is listed with a closing date of November 14, 2025, and interested applicants are advised to submit their applications as soon as possible. Interviews will be conducted on a regular basis throughout the recruitment with candidates whose qualifications best fit our needs. If your application is received later in the recruitment process, it may not be reviewed or considered. The application process may close prior to the currently advertised closing date when the positions have been filled.
Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home — including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others. We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/demographics/fairfax-county-general-overview).
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. TTY 703-222-7314. [email protected] EEO/AA/TTY.
Company Name: Central Administration
Position Title: Nursing Educator – Informaticist
Location: Toppenish, Washington 98948 United States
Salary: $87302 - $117019 Yearly Salary
Employment Duration: Full time
Offer Relocation: Yes
Exempt Status: Exempt
ID: 15722
Description:
Join our team as a Nursing Educator – Informaticist at our Toppenish Central Administration!
Be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! We've transformed into a leading community health center in the Pacific Northwest with 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon. We offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.
Explore our short clips, "WE are Yakima - WE are Family" and "YVFWC - And then we grew," for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families.
Visit our website at www.yvfwc.com to learn more about our organization.
Position Highlights:
- $87,302 - $117,019 DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates
- 100% employer-paid health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, and 24/7 telemedicine
- Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
- Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!
What You’ll Do:
- Serves as subject matter expert for professional standard and expectation to all nursing and Medical Assistant staff.
- Serves as primary point of contact for nursing education and help support facilitation request in a timely manner
- Consistently monitors and evaluates nursing practices to maintain excellence in standards of care. Support the Regional Director of Nursing to implement quality improvement initiatives in all regions.
- Develops, implements, and evaluates clinical educational programs using the most effective and best practice recommendations for clinical staff.
- Coordinates clinical education program and activities, as well as assists in tracking progress of the clinical team using various methods of program evaluation.
- Collaborates with the Regional Director of Oregon to manage and communicate clinical performance of clinical staff and standard of practice are met as identified and emphasized by the organization.
- Facilitates in supporting intermittent and ad-hoc clinical education need to the clinical staff based on the request of local nursing leaders.
- Ensures clinical web page is updated with the most recent nursing communication and information as appropriate.
- Collects, validates, and helps in managing nursing supervisor dashboard update in Epic to ensure the focused key performance indicators are accurately reflected.
- Collaborates and works with the business intelligence team to ensure the validity of nursing and clinical data. Provides consulting skills on data collection, database analysis, and reports designed to assess efficiency.
- Organizes and coordinates clinical education program, clinical skills, and competencies, as well as assists in tracking progress of the clinical team using appropriate learning management system resources.
- Works closely with the Senior Director of Nursing to formulate a clinical education plan for new hire nurses, medical assistants, new graduate nurses, new charge nurses, and nursing supervisors, ensuring role and expectation discussion.
- Coordinates and collaborates with organizational department/area nursing supervisor and administrator for understanding clinical needs of each clinic.
- Provides leadership, guidance, counseling and continuing education to staff per clinical leadership request.
- Prioritize clinical education to meet the needs of the clinic and project, coordinating with the Senior Director of Nursing.
- Actively participates with Senior Director of Nursing and local nursing leadership to identify and develop clinical education programs focused on helping coach, mentor, and evaluate performance of clinical staff.
- Partner with Senior Director of Nursing to implement and enforce clinical practice standards to help nursing supervisors disseminate clinical roles and expectation of each clinical staff in the clinics appropriately.
- Collaborates with all members of care provision team to share knowledge and plan for optimal implementation of clinical education for all nursing staff.
- Exercises considerable judgment in applying professional knowledge in solving problems within established policies and practices.
- Identify and discuss gaps in existing policy and practices with Senior Director of Nursing for process improvement.
- Serves as an expert and resource to nursing supervisors and clinical staff.
- Coordinates organizational clinical quality initiatives and process improvement projects and ensures close communication with Senior Director of Nursing.
- Collaborate with Senior Director of Nursing for identifying and ensuring clinical protocol and policy are updated as per organizational policy.
- Performs clinical leader responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and YVFWC requirements.
Informatics Functions and Responsibilities:
- Serves as a liaison between the EHR applications team, Informatics team, and Nursing. Collaborates with individuals and teams to remove barriers between clinical staff and the EHR applications team.
- Utilizes cross-functional knowledge of the organization, EHR, and key workflows in order to provide support and guidance to nursing and the EHR applications team.
- Partners with the Training Team to improve Nursing understanding, utilization, and efficiency in the EHR system.
- Serves as a nursing representative at the Clinical Advisory Board (CAB) and EHR Advisory Team (EAT) meetings.
- Provides clinical review for maintenance processes on nursing workflows.
- Participates in all EHR-related projects as Subject Matter Expert (SME) and represents Nursing needs.
- Participates and owns informatics build directed to optimize the EHR for Nursing workflow.
- Reviews clinical data and datasets needed to implement functionality or resolve system issues.
Qualifications:
- Required Education: Associate Degree in Nursing
- Preferred Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Master of Nursing (MSN)- Education is strongly preferred. Master of Nursing (MSN)- Clinical Informatics is strongly preferred.
- Three (3) years’ experience in clinical nursing education.
- Two (2) years’ informatics experience with clinical information system implementation, support, and/or optimization. Completed Clinical Informatics Degree may substitute this requirement.
- Knowledge of Ambulatory Epic is must for facilitating work as nurse clinical informatics in this role
- Experience with the design, implementation, and/or evaluation of clinical decision support tools, electronic care plans, or other applications.
- Ambulatory nursing management experience preferred
- Active Registered Nurse license for the state of practice (WA and Oregon).
- If RN license is in a participating Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state, the following requirements apply:
- Must submit proof of license in state of residence.
- Must submit proof of completion of the required suicide prevention training during 1st week of onboarding.
- If relocating to Washington State, must obtain WA RN license within 6 months of hire.
- Must update primary state of residence within 60 days (applies to anyone relocating to Washington State)
- Military Nurses are not required to obtain Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification within 90 days of hire.
- Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) preferred.
- Epic Clinical builder Certification must be current or obtained within 90 days of hire.
- Active Basic Life Support Instructor Certification preferred.
- Valid Driver’s License and proof of automobile liability insurance coverage.
Our Mission Statement
“Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being.”
Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.
Contact us at [email protected] to learn more about this opportunity!
Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/kNDb1jIDPBOdJIaOQi2jod
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Fairfax County Government
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Salary - $62,482.37 - $104,137.49 Annually
Location - HEALTH DEPARTMENT - MULTIPLE LOCATIONS, VA
Job Type - FT Hourly W BN
Job Number - 25-01718
Department - Health Department
Opening Date - 09/13/2025
Closing Date - 10/10/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade - S22
Posting Type - Open to General Public
APPLY HERE
Job Announcement
* This position includes a signing bonus for fully qualified new county employees in the amount of $10,000.
Benefits of joining our team:
- $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.
Come join the Fairfax County Health Department school health 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.”
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.
The Fairfax County Health Department 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.
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. Assesses and determines students’ health status and follows appropriate protocols to provide care, screening, and documentation. Monitors and manages students with acute or chronic disease and/or disabilities and documents the care services provided in accordance with standard protocol. Supports individual care needs, including insulin monitoring, and administers medication and treatment in line with health standards and practices. Manages medications, routine school health room activities and updates student health records daily. Assists in the monitoring and updating of student’ care plans. Compiles and submits health room statistics and reports using computer data entry skills. Responds to medical emergencies and performs CPR and first aid. Maintains current BLS certification and licensing requirements.
Multiple positions may be filled form 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.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all- inclusive list.)
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 Automatic External Defibrillator (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.
Employment Standards
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 (e.g., Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Medical Technician, or other relevant experience).
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 60 days)
- CPR Certification (Required within 60 days)
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, Child Protective Services Registry check, and sanction screening to the satisfaction of the employer. A tuberculosis (TB) screening upon hire.
Additional Work Schedule Requirements: Scheduled work hours will vary between 7:00 AM to 4:15 PM based on assigned FCPS school needs and FCPS bell schedule. As determined, work some teacher workdays. Unscheduled work periods are during FCPS designated winter, spring, and summer breaks.
This position is emergency/essential services personnel. (Required to report for duty during inclement weather and/or other emergencies.)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Knowledge and understanding of a school health program and experience providing health care services to school aged children in ethnically diverse populations.
- Knowledge of medications and medication management administration practices, and experience reviewing and administering childhood vaccinations.
- Possess a high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information and professionalism in dealing with students, parents and colleagues.
- Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to provide general health information to school age children and families with a wide variety of health problems under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Strong interpersonal abilities to communicate effectively and clearly with a diverse population and various stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and on interdisciplinary teams.
- Proficiency with technology and the ability to learn and adapt to new systems, software, Microsoft Office, and digital tools as needed.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to ensure safety and well-being of students.
- Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to respond effectively to situations and meet public health goals.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Job requires the ability to alternate sitting and standing on a frequent basis, able walk, kneel, bend/stoop, extend arms to reach outward and upward and climbing stairs. Job requires the ability to use hands and arms to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects or young children, as much as 10 or more pounds in weight on a frequent basis. Uses hands and fingers to grasp, handle, feel, and/or manipulate small objects or equipment. Ability to read (visual acuity) data on a computer monitor; ability to operate keyboard driven equipment and computer and use of touchscreen. Ability to read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level. Ability to frequently communicate and be understood when communicating in-person, over the phone or computer; ability to exchange accurate information with others verbally and in writing. Ability to maintain BLS certification and physically perform CPR/AED techniques. Generally, works in an office/ school health room environment yet may occasionally be required to perform job duties outside of the typical office setting. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.
This job announcement is listed with a closing date of October 10, 2025, and interested applicants are advised to submit their applications as soon as possible. Interviews will be conducted on a regular basis throughout the recruitment with candidates whose qualifications best fit our needs. If your application is received later in the recruitment process, it may not be reviewed or considered. The application process may close prior to the currently advertised closing date when the positions have been filled.
Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for 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. TTY 703-222-7314. [email protected] EEO/AA/TTY.
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Fairfax County Government Job AnnouncementMaternal Child Health Coordinator (Public Health Nurse IV)
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Salary - $93,072.72 - $155,120.58 Annually
Location - FAIRFAX (FJ56), VA
Job Type - FT Salary W BN
Job Number - 25-01639
Department - Health Department
Opening Date - 08/30/2025
Closing Date - 9/26/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade - S31
Posting Type - Open to General Public
APPLY HERE
Job Announcement$10,000 Sign-On Bonus*
The Fairfax County Health Department 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.
This position is responsible for program management, coordination, and operation of countywide MCH programs. Key areas include access to prenatal care services, adult and child immunizations, MCH home visiting programs, and the child safety seat distribution program. Directly supervises MCH service coordination staff, including immunization program staff, maternal child health compliance staff, public health nurse specialist staff, and Inova Cares Clinic liaison staff.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provides programmatic oversight for MCH services, ensuring compliance with public health standards, county policies, and state regulations.
- Develops, implements, and evaluates policies, procedures, and quality standards to guide program delivery.
- Oversees budget development, resource allocation, and grants management.
- Monitors and evaluates program outcomes to ensure effectiveness and continuous improvement.
- Coordinates staff activities and provides leadership in achieving program goals and objectives.
- Develops strategic plans and implements new initiatives as directed by agency leadership and/or the Virginia Department of Health (VDH).
- Engages with community partners, stakeholders, and other agencies to enhance access to services and promote maternal and child health initiatives.
* This position includes a signing bonus for fully qualified new county employees in the amount of $10,000.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Extensive knowledge of nursing theories, principles, practices, methods, processes, and procedures required to provide public health nursing care;
Knowledge of human growth and development, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, preventive medicine, epidemiology, and nutrition;
Knowledge of current practices, literature, and trends in public health nursing to include environmental, economic, psychological, social (e.g., family and group dynamics), cultural and linguistic issues or barriers impacting assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of health services to the community;
Knowledge of consultation, teaching, and supervision methods and techniques;
Knowledge of documentation, nursing diagnosis, and quality assurance;
Knowledge of medical and legal policies, guidelines, principles, practices, and standards governing public health nursing as well as nursing specialization;
Extensive knowledge of available community resources for referral and follow-up;
Knowledge of planning, implementing, and evaluating public health nursing programs;
Knowledge of budget and financial management principles and practices to include assessing costs relative to benefits of interventions and their outcomes;
Knowledge of resources planning, management, and utilization;
Knowledge of County personnel policies and practices governing the management and supervision of employees;
Knowledge of management principles, practices, and techniques to include setting program priorities, assigning projects according to ability level and workload demands;
Ability to perform complex technical nursing procedures and use medical equipment in delivering specialized services to the clients;
Ability to manage human and/or facility emergencies and perform emergency treatments related to life-threatening conditions;
Ability to interpret and apply the professional standards of nursing practice, County Health Department policies and procedures and applicable federal, state and County laws and regulations;
Ability to build and develop relationships and partnerships with individuals and entities within and outside of the County;
Ability to relate well to clients from varied backgrounds and different situations;
Ability to manage or diffuse situations involving clients or County staff 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 verbally and in writing with individuals and groups of all sizes to include delivery of informal or formal presentations;
Ability to participate in hearings or court cases, as necessary;
Ability to prepare public health communications, technical and non-technical reports, briefings, testimonies, and other written material, for dissemination to media groups and the community;
Ability to prepare written justifications for budget, personnel, or other resource requests and expenditures;
Ability to conduct systematic and objective inquiry or evaluation of public health programs and services through data collection, analysis, and interpretation, and report results;
Ability to apply or introduce technology to facilitate decision-making, enable electronic recordkeeping, and to support collaboration and foster communication across the nursing workforce and with the community;
Ability to deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations, including a fast-paced work environment, hostile, manipulative or potentially dangerous situations, complex caseloads or multiple work sites;
Ability to manage multiple programs, balancing stakeholder, staff, and client needs.
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 five years of post-licensure experience as a nurse in an equivalent health care setting whose focus was primarily prevention services and community education, including three years in a public health/community health setting. Qualifying experience may include experience in ambulatory care settings such as outpatient clinics that incorporate community outreach/education as part of services or specialty settings that incorporate teaching, community outreach, resource referrals, etc. as part of a health care continuum; plus at least one year of supervisory 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;
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - CPR (Required within 60 days of hire);
AED (Required within 60 days of hire).
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a Child Protective Services Registry check, a driving record check, and sanction screening to the satisfaction of the employer.
- Master's degree or higher in nursing, public health, or public administration.
- Five or more years of nursing experience in public health/community health setting with a focus on pregnant and post-partum women, infants, and children.
- Experience in maternal and child health nursing, including immunizations, home visiting, and case management.
- Ability to address health disparities among culturally diverse populations.
- Knowledge and experience working with individuals and families impacted by mental health concerns, substance use disorders, domestic violence, child abuse/neglect, and developmental delays.
- Experience working with a variety of funding sources, including grant management and reporting of federal and state grants.
- At least two years of management experience, including program planning and development, establishing policies and procedures, service implementation, budget management and monitoring, quality assurance and evaluation, interdisciplinary collaboration and coordination, and community partnership building.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Employee is required to walk, stand, sit, bend, kneel, reach, climb stairs and carry equipment or young children up to 25 pounds in weight Uses hands to grasp, handle or feel. Visual acuity is required to read data on a computer monitor. Ability to operate keyboard driven equipment. Position frequently communicates and must be able to exchange accurate information with others verbally and in writing. Ability to drive a 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 Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for 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. TTY 703-222-7314. [email protected] EEO/AA/TTY.
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County of Sonoma Santa Rosa, CA |
Supervising Public Health Nurse – Disease Control
Salary: $146,286.24 - $177,801.75 Annually
To be considered for the first round of interviews, applicants must submit their completed application by September 3, 2025.
The Department of Health Services is seeking an experienced Supervising Public Health Nurse to lead public health nursing services in the Disease Control Unit.
We are seeking a Supervising Public Health Nurse (PHN) to collaborate with the Director of Public Health Nursing and Division leadership in overseeing the clinical and community health functions of the Disease Control team. This position provides direct and indirect supervision of Public Health Nurses, Public Health Investigators, Community Health Worker Specialists, and clerical staff.
Core responsibilities of this position include:
- Supervising disease reporting, investigation, and follow-up in alignment with Titles 15 and 17 of the California Code of Regulations
- Providing clinical leadership and staff development using PHN core competencies and supervisory principles
- Assisting in recruitment, training, supervision, evaluation, and performance management of nursing and field staff
- Coordinating with State partners, Emergency Preparedness, and local organizations on outbreak response, immunization campaigns, and emerging public health threats
- Supporting program planning, contract/grant compliance, and budgetary oversight
- Exercising independent decision-making in daily operations, staff supervision, and clinical judgment
- Consulting with subject matter experts and collaborating with leadership and interdisciplinary teams on complex, unusual, or high-impact cases
- Leading, coaching, and contributing as a team member in a shared leadership model
What We Offer
Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including:
- Hybrid Telework - A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment
- Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
- Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
- County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options
- Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement health insurance/benefits
- Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security
- Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment
- Student Loan Debt Relief – County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education
Learn more and apply
*Salary is negotiable within the established range for the position and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit www. yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve.
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