School Health Public Health Nurse II

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus*

Are you looking for a career that offers you...

• Robust one-year orientation 
• Opportunity to make a difference by serving those most in need 
• Work collaboratively with community partners to address public health priorities. Focus on health education, health promotion and disease prevention.
• A learning culture 
• Work life balance 
• Great health benefits 
• Supportive team environment. 

Then look no further. Come join the Fairfax County Health Department team and use your skills and abilities to “protect, promote and improve the health and quality of life for all who live, work and play in our community.”

The Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) is a progressive public health leader serving 1.2 million residents from diverse ethnic, cultural, and economic backgrounds. With more than 100 years of leadership in the field, we are committed to promoting population health, protecting public health and the environment, and ensuring residents' equitable access to health services and information.

The School Health Program is accepting applications to fill a full-time merit position. Work schedule will be based on the service needs of the Health Department and Fairfax County Public School Standard School Year Calendar.

Works in the school health program assigned to school sites. Provides a variety of community services using a multi-disciplinary approach serving diverse populations in the school community. Services and interventions include outreach which include home/school visits, community assessment, health promotion, education, case finding, care coordination and disease prevention for students, families and communities. Must have strong working knowledge of computers (Microsoft Office Suite and other software applications). Must participate in the training, supervision and evaluation of unlicensed assistive personnel. 

For more information about Fairfax County Public Health Nurses, click here.

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