The Fairfax County Health Department is a progressive public health leader serving 1.2 million residents from diverse ethnic, cultural and economic backgrounds. We invite you to apply to become a member of our thriving workforce, together making a difference in the health of our community!
Participates in the Health Integration Team (HIT), providing a resource to Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), local health departments, non-profit and private health care organizations. HIT members also include Social Services Specialists (SSSs) and the Community Health Workers (CHWs) and provide the Chronic Disease Care Coordination program, for those FQHC clients referred by their providers. The team works within Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) to support clients through chronic disease in a trauma-informed manner. This position delivers outreach, case finding, health promotion, education, care coordination, and disease prevention in the FQHC and community setting to improve health outcomes and maximize the individual's health potential. Directly supervises assigned CHW(s) and exercises considerable judgment in applying professional knowledge to solve multifaceted problems within established policies and practices. Public Health Nurses (PHNs) serve as the liaison between the clinic and all health department services, to include speech and hearing, optometry, environmental health issues, tuberculosis and maternity services. Implements public health nursing activities within the primary care and home setting to support the plan of care from the FQHC provider. Evaluates high risk clients, diverse populations, and assists with follow-up and referrals as needed. Informs, educates, and empowers clients and primary care center staff on topics related to communicable disease, health promotion, disease prevention, and chronic disease management. Also supports the Care Support program, a referral navigation program, and the Maternal and Child Health-Health Integration program, connecting clients to prenatal care, primary care, and SDoH resources.
For more information about the Nurse-Family Partnership home visiting program, click hereHealth Department positions are designated as Emergency First Responder. Based on the emergency response deployment needs, this position may be deployed to support the emergency response service needs.
* This position includes a signing bonus for fully qualified new county employees in the amount of $10,000.

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) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.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 three years of post-licensure experience as a nurse in an equivalent health care setting whose focus was primarily prevention services and community education, including two years in a public health/community health setting;
Plus at least one year experience in a public health/community health specialty area or supervisory responsibilities.
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/First Aid (Required within 60 days)
• AED (Required within 60 days)

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. A Tuberculosis test.
This position is emergency/essential services personnel. (Required to report for duty during inclement weather and/or other emergencies.)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Work well with multi-disciplinary team members and community partners.
• Knowledge and experience with chronic disease care-coordination, case management and/or health coaching.
• Ability to reach out and maintain positive community relationships.
• Experience with home visiting and cultural competence.
• Use of Motivational Interviewing techniques in previous work.

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. Ability to drive a vehicle. Position frequently communicates and must be able to exchange accurate information with others verbally and in writing. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include a practical exercise.
 
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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