Correctional Health Nurse III

The Fairfax County Sheriff's Office is committed to providing world-class public safety with honor, courage, and a dedication to service. We are the largest sheriff's office in Virginia with over 600 professional men and women. We serve a population of over 1.1 million citizens in one of the most diverse counties in the nation. We are looking for medical professionals who want to contribute to the outstanding quality of life that Fairfax citizens currently enjoy. 

This position is located in the Medical Section of the Adult Detention Facility. As the team supervisor, counsels, guides, directs, and supervises subordinates in the administration of appropriate and effective inmate health care, and participates in the development of procedures for delivery of health care. Oversees and administers routine and emergency health care delivered by team to inmates. Ensures that: subordinates adhere to agency operating procedures and health care standards; there is adequate staff coverage for all medical workstations; medications are properly receipted, stored, distributed, administered, and documented; and proper protective equipment is worn and used by staff. Oversees the proper disposal and destruction of soiled and contaminated clothing and equipment. Evaluates the work performance of subordinates. Serves as a liaison with community and family members.

Schedule: 12.5 hours on a squad schedule, will work 15 days per month, equal to 87.5 hours per two-week pay period. Day or Night Shift depending on the needs of the agency. The incumbent may receive additional pay, such as night and evening differential, foreign language stipend, holidays, environmental stipend. May receive annual performance increases as allowed by the county budget.

Job Type: FT Salary W BN

Agency: Sheriff

Location: ADULT DETENTION CENTER, 10520 JUDICIAL DR, FAIRFAX (FJ23)