School Health Licensed Practical Nurse

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

Fairfax County Health Department is seeking dedicated Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to improve the health and wellbeing of children in Fairfax County public schools. You will be the leading advocate for public health and well-being and care onsite, contributing to both school and community health.

This position implements the School Health Services program under the supervision of the Public Health Nurse in the School Health Services Division. As an LPN, you will be responsible for providing basic nursing care services and supervision for students, in a Fairfax County Public School setting. This position assesses and determines students' health status and follows appropriate protocols to provide care, screening, and documentation. Monitors and manages students with acute or chronic disease and/or disabilities and documents the care services provided in accordance with standard protocol. Supports individual care needs, including insulin monitoring, and administers medication and treatment in line with health standards and practices. Manages medications, routine school health room activities and updates student health records daily. Assists in the monitoring and updating of student' care plans. Compiles and submits health room statistics and reports using computer data entry skills. Responds to medical emergencies and performs CPR and first aid. Maintains current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and licensing requirements.

Benefits of working for the Fairfax County Health Department features:

• 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

• Possession of current license or a multistate licensure privilege to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Basic Life Support Certification (Required within 30 days)

• Knowledge and understanding of a school health program and experience providing health care services to school aged children in ethnically diverse populations.
• Knowledge of medications and medication management administration practices, and experience reviewing and administering childhood vaccinations.
• Possess a high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information and professionalism in dealing with students, parents and colleagues.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to provide general health information to school age children and families with a wide variety of health problems under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Strong interpersonal abilities to communicate effectively and clearly with a diverse population and various stakeholders.
• 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.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to ensure safety and well-being of students.
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to respond effectively to situations and meet public health goals.