School Health Operations Specialist (Public Health Nurse III)
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School Health Operations Specialist (Public Health Nurse III)
Salary
$83,009.89 - $138,349.74 Annually
Location
HEALTH DEPARTMENT - MULTIPLE LOCATIONS, VA
Job Type
FT Salary W BN
Job Number
25-01606
Department
Health Department
Opening Date
08/23/2025
Closing Date
9/5/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade
S28
Posting Type
Open to General Public
Description
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Job Announcement
$10,000 Sign-On Bonus*
Performs a diverse range of professional nursing level planning, facilitation, communication activities and project management necessary for the day-to-day operations of the SH Division that supports public health nursing, Medical Services Review Team (MSRT) and population health initiatives. Leads and coordinates with Regional PHN IV Nurse Managers, planned activities for care coordination of students, health promotion activities and MSRT caseload management. Position serves to expand caseload capacity to support MSRT activities for Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS). Conducts MSRT case utilization reviews to ensure quality assurance and makes recommendations for process improvement; mentors and provides guidance to nursing staff on MSRT processes. Supports segment of School Health Division responsible for population health initiatives and leads and plans outreach initiatives to support students and the community. Provides public health services to schools and communities, as assigned. Coordinates intra-agency consultations, provides a variety of case management services to diverse high-risk populations using a multi-disciplinary approach. Services and interventions for at-risk individuals and populations include outreach, health promotion, disease prevention, and education. Ensures that school health operational programmatic activities are implemented and evaluated. Responds to MSRT case-related inquiries, and/or emails; prepares both written and oral responses. May participate in region MSRT case management review. Provides education and training to PHN's and other agency staff. Provides supervision and coordination of assigned LPN float pool coverage and contracted staff, as assigned. Other duties may include but are not limited to professional development, emergency response operations, meetings, planning, and training. Works under the general supervision of the School Health (SH) Operations Nurse Manager/ Public Health Nurse IV.
Note: Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
This position includes a signing bonus for fully qualified new county employees in the amount of $10,000.
Illustrative Duties
Functions as a liaison between specialty area and field;
Manages a case load, develops case plans, serves as case manager;
Participates in the assessment and identification of the need to expand services to address emerging issues or service gaps in the County's community health service delivery system, making recommendations for improvements or changes;
Delivers community health education programs to update public knowledge and promote service utilization;
Responds to complex questions from clients, the public, and other health care providers;
Coordinates County health services with other county and state public health agencies and social services;
Demonstrates procedures to others according to established policies, and protocols and guidelines;
Provides site/subject matter expertise i.e. reliable accurate knowledge policies and procedures as defined in area of specialization (HIV, Epidemiology, etc);
Participates in establishment of priorities for projects and develops protocols within specialty area in conjunction with appropriate staff;
Develops and teaches programs for new and existing staff orientation in collaboration with Nurse Education-Research Coordinator;
Coordinates the review of the quality and efficiency of health care plans for individual clients and/or groups in conjunction with appropriate staff;
Assesses community learning needs for general and specific public health education programs;
Evaluates the success of public health education programs in achieving desired objectives;
Sets priorities at team level in conjunction with PHN IV;
Directly supervises professionals/ paraprofessionals, students & volunteers;
Has responsibility for orientation and training of immediate staff and others upon request;
Develops team based action plans to resolve issues;
Provides consultative feedback within specialty program; (e.g. Communicable Diseases) Participates in specific projects;
Assists staff on patient health care plan and the existence and applicability of County and community resources in meeting health care needs;
Assists in establishing protocols for evaluating the effectiveness and utilization of the County's health care service delivery system, as requested;
Evaluates services, maintains statistics, identifies trends, and provides written recommendations;
Assesses and identifies solutions to address emerging issues or service gaps, making recommendations for improvements or changes for assigned specialty area or team within specialty program;
Evaluates the quality and efficiency of health care plans for individual clients and/or the team;
Identifies professional development needs;
Participates in the development of budget for specialty programs;
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Considerable knowledge of public health nursing theories, principles, practices, methods, processes, and procedures required to provide quality patient 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 nursing services to the community;
Knowledge of documentation, nursing diagnosis, and quality assurance;
Ability to perform technical and advanced nursing procedures (e.g., injections, venipuncture, blood pressure screening, STD check, tube feeding, nebulizations), and using medical equipment in delivering specialized services to the clients as appropriate within assigned area or specialty program;
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;
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, maintain, and promote effective partnerships (e.g., health care providers) that support planning, delivery, monitoring, and evaluation of health care services;
Ability to relate well to clients from varied backgrounds and different situations;
Ability to manage or diffuse situations involving clients or county staff that 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 provide health training to clients and families with complex, multiple health needs, using knowledge of adult learning concepts;
Ability to use technology to retrieve and analyze data, and communicate or share public health information in the appropriate format with stakeholders, other relevant parties, and the community;
Ability to implement public health nursing programs;
Ability to identify and advocate the need for changes in the County's public health care delivery system;
Ability to assign and supervise the work of professionals, paraprofessionals, volunteers, and/or students;
Ability to develop, plan, and coordinate services with other disciplines and health care providers;
Ability to develop budget for the specialty program (e.g., TB).
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, 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 a current license or a multistate licensure privilege to practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Driver's License
Basic Life Support (BLS)- Required within 30 days
AED- Required within 30 days
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - CPR- Required within 30 days
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Masters degree in public health, public administration, nursing.
Two or more years of post-licensure experience providing health services to school aged children in a public school setting.
Four or more years of demonstrated experience working in a public health or community health setting working within multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams.
Two years of direct supervisory experience or demonstrated work experience monitoring and directing the work of others.
Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong interpersonal abilities to communicate effectively and clearly with a diverse population.
Strong organizational and time management skills with an attention to detail.
Highly desirable to have experience with care coordination of children with special needs, health promotion/health education, and data management and reporting.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with internal and external partners.
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.
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.
This position is emergency/essential services personnel. (Required to report for duty during inclement weather and/or other emergencies.)
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 equipment or carry children up to 25 lbs. in weight as required for the position. Uses hands to grasp, handle, or feel. Visual acuity is required to read data from paper and on a computer monitor or other electronic device; 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. Ability to drive a motor vehicle. Generally, work in an office environment and may occasionally be required to perform job duties outside of the typical office setting (e.g. Fairfax County Schools or other county locations). All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include a practical 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 (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/demographics/fairfax-county-general-overview) .) 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. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.
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