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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

FAIRFAX (FJ37), VA

Job Type

FT Salary W BN

Job Number

26-00134

Department

Health Department

Opening Date

01/17/2026

Closing Date

1/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade

S28

Posting Type

Open to General Public

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$10,000 Sign-On Bonus*

Under the general supervision of the School Health (SH) Operations Nurse Manager (Public Health Nurse IV (PHN IV)), 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. Serves as backup to supervisor on MSRT case management utilization review on priority cases. Provides supervision and coordination of assigned Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) float pool coverage and contracted staff, as assigned. Participates in orientation of new PHNs and LPNs and acts a preceptor to ensure new staff are fully integrated into the SH program. Participates in outreach activities to increase public health awareness in the community. Participates in the recruitment, interviewing and hiring process of new public health staff for the school health program. Other duties may include but are not limited to professional development, emergency response operations, meetings, planning, and training.

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

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.

+ Valid driver's license.

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required within 30 days).

+ AED certification (required within 30 days).

+ CPR certification (required within 30 days).

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, Child Protective Services Registry check, driving record check, and sanction screenings to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Master's degree in public health, public administration, or nursing.

+ At least two or more years of post-licensure experience providing health services to school aged children in a public-school setting.

+ At least four years of demonstrated experience working in a public health or community health setting working within multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams.

+ Minimum two years of direct supervisory experience or demonstrated work experience monitoring and directing the work of others.

+ Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and strong interpersonal abilities to communicate effectively and clearly with a diverse population.

+ 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.

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 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. [email protected] EEO/AA/TTY.

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