Registered Nurse (RN) - Public Health
Fairfax County
Fairfax, VA

Public Health Nurse III

Public Health Nurse III Salary $81,382.29 - $135,637.01 Annually Location FAIRFAX (EJ27), VA Job Type FT Salary W BN Job Number 24-02741 Department Family Services Opening Date 11/23/2024 Closing Date 12/6/2024 11:59 PM Eastern Pay Grade S28 Posting Type Open to General Public * Description * Benefits * Questions 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 III position. This supervisor oversees and coordinates the nurse's unit while ensuring that DFS values are integrated into staff operations and services. Provides clinical supervision and support to various staff members, including social service specialists and public health nurses (PHNs) involved in adult services and children youth and families and, when necessary, adult protective services. Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Mentors PHNs and specialists in assessment, care planning, and service delivery that aligns with a client-centered and least-restrictive approach. Also aids in interpreting and drafting local policies related to LTSS assessments. Entails guiding staff on policy and best practices in case management, home care services, CCC Plus screenings, and long-term care Medicaid. Additional responsibilities include onboarding new employees, providing ongoing coaching, conducting field visits, monitoring case outcomes, ensuring proper maintenance of client files, and managing expenditures. Maintains daily workload distribution to meet client needs and improve operational efficiency. Collaborative efforts are essential, working with the community and other county agencies to ensure effective service delivery. Plays a crucial role in adapting to changing priorities while promoting the agency's mission and addressing client and community concerns. Coverage for the assistant program manager may also be required, along with other duties that support the DFS goals. Additionally, the position entails functioning as a certified Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Screener, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to conduct home visits. This involves assessing clients' health and safety needs and determining their level of care according to DMAS guidelines. The supervisor works with a diverse population, applying a person-centered approach and utilizing effective communication and critical thinking skills while respecting clients' preferences in their care plans. Referrals and public health nursing activities, including outreach, health promotion, education, and disease prevention, are also part of the role. * Manages a team of PHNs and Social Service Specialists that conduct LTSS Screenings for Adults and Children. * Works as a certified Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Screener, with a multidisciplinary screening team. * Consults on LTSS Screenings for adults and children 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 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. * 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: Ability to assist with client transfers from sitting to standing. Ability to drive a vehicle. Employee is required to walk, stand, sit, bend, kneel, reach, climb stairs and carry equipment or young children up to 25 pounds in weight. Position frequently communicates and must be able to exchange accurate information with others verbally and in writing. Uses hands to grasp, handle or feel. Visual acuity is required to read data on a computer monitor. Ability to operate keyboard driven equipment. 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) 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. [email protected] EEO/AA/TTY. #LI-RS1