Public Health Nurse II

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Public Health Nurse II

Salary

$73,994.34 - $123,324.03 Annually

Location

FAIRFAX (EJ27), VA

Job Type

FT Salary W BN

Job Number

24-02286

Department

Family Services

Opening Date

09/21/2024

Closing Date

10/4/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade

S26

Posting Type

Open to General Public

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Job Announcement

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

This is an exciting time to join Fairfax County Government as we shape racial and social equity policies in the county through the One Fairfax Policy. Using this framework, we intentionally consider equity when making policies or delivering programs and services. To learn more, we highly encourage you to watch the Becoming One Fairfax—An Introduction to Key Concepts video by clicking here and visit the One Fairfax webpage here.

ABOUT THIS POSITION:

The Department of Family Services (DFS) Adult and Aging Division welcomes applicants interested in the Public Health Nurse II position.

• Works as a certified Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Screener, with a multidisciplinary screening team.

• Consults on Screenings and all other Adult and Aging inquiries where applicable.

• Conducts home visits and make an initial determination as to the client's health and safety needs and their current level of care per Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) guidelines.

• Conducts field visits to a diverse population including at risk, medically fragile, disabled seniors, adults, and children.

• Uses a person-centered practice, cultural agility, engaging communication techniques and critical thinking skills.

• Works both independently and collaboratively, respecting opinions of others and considering what client's choice is regarding their plan of care.

• Makes appropriate referrals and recommendations.

• Implements public health nursing activities providing services and intervention to include outreach, case findings, health promotion, education, care coordination and disease prevention.

• Attends required meetings and participates in training.

• Assesses risks posed to clients.

• Interprets State and local policy; mentors and trains new staff; conducts trainings for staff and provides educational presentations to community groups.

• Attends and participates in local IDT meetings.

• This position requires assessment, care planning and coordination skills; the ability to manage competing priorities and to respond effectively to crisis situations.

The primary purpose of the Adult and Aging Division is to ensure resources, advocacy, safety and well-being of older adults, adults with disabilities and caregivers are met. To ensure that the division can carry out its purpose and meet the agency’s responsibilities related to advocacy, protection, and wellbeing, the Adult and Aging Division Director may move or reassign this position’s related work duties and responsibilities within the job class.

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 Driver's License.

• AED-Required within 60 days.

• CPR -Required within 60 days.

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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certified as a Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Screener.

• Working knowledge of community-based and long-term care services.

• Demonstrates skills necessary for doing basic and advanced health care assessments.

• Displays proficient interviewing skills in collecting medical histories and ability to review medical records for pertinent information.

• Experience working with a diverse population including at risk, medically fragile and/or disabled seniors, adults, and children.

• Familiar with Department of Medical Assistance (DMAS) regulations and Virginia Department of Health (VDH) code regarding LTSS.

• Demonstrates ability to assess the home to identify need for adaptive changes and intervenes to facilitate changes in client care and/or the environment.

• Strong critical thinking skills, demonstrated problem solving-skills, and the ability to exercise sounds judgment.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills, ability to build rapport, and ability effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.

• Models outstanding customer service skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative relationships.

• Proficient computer and software skills to include Microsoft Office Suite, virtual meetings, electronic signing/exchanging of required forms, and electronic medical records system.

• Good oral and written communication skills.

• Good organizational skills.

• Experience using automated technology and software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sufficiently mobile to do home visits and able to communicate with clients. Ability to use automated technology. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. 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 (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/demographics/fairfax-county-general-overview) ) 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. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.

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