Fairfax County, VA
Nurse Practitioner
Fairfax County, VA, Fairfax, Virginia, United States, 22035
Salary :
$89,463.30 - $149,105.01 Annually
Location :
FAIRFAX (FJ23), VA
Job Type:
FT Salary W BN
Job Number:
24-01636
Department:
Sheriff
Opening Date:
11/02/2024
Closing Date:
11/15/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade:
S30
Posting Type:
Open to General Public
Job Announcement
This is a reannouncement. Applicants who wish to revise their original application are encouraged to reapply with a revised application. Otherwise, all applicants who previously applied do not need to reapply to be considered.
*$10,000 Sign-on BONUS*
The Fairfax County Sheriff's Office is committed to providing world-class public safety with honor, courage, and a dedication to service. The Fairfax County Sheriff's Office is 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. As part of a care team, provides quality care to clients in the Adult Detention Center; performs physical examinations, laboratory work and diagnostic procedures; develops treatment plans, including prescribing medications; provides health education; and performs related work as required.
*A $10,000 signing bonus is available to employees hired in the Correctional Health Nurse IV position. This bonus program requires a signed payback agreement between the department and employee.Illustrative Duties
(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)Provides services in consultation and collaboration with a licensed patient care team physician as part of a patient care team. Performs physical examinations and records findings in clients' records; Performs orders and interprets laboratory work and diagnostic procedures; Assesses state of clients' health by obtaining medical, psychological and social histories; Confers with physicians on abnormal results requiring physician's intervention; Develops treatment plans, including prescribing medications, reviewing plans with clients to assess level of understanding; Monitors treatments as required; Refers clients to other health care providers; Provides health education, counseling and guidance to clients and families; Develops health education materials; Develops and presents various training and orientation programs for nursing personnel, health care providers and other agency staff members.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)Knowledge of public health nurse practitioner/medical theory and practice; Knowledge of various laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures; Knowledge of effects of prescribed medications and when their usage is indicated; Ability to obtain histories and perform physical examinations, laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures; Ability to assess medical records and results of tests; Ability to communicate effectively with clients, medical professionals, health care professionals and citizens.
Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in nursing; plus a master's degree in nursing as a clinical nurse practitioner; depending upon area of assignment, may require one year of experience as a certified nurse practitioner.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Emergency Room or Critical Care Nursing experience preferred. Experience in Corrections preferred. Experience in Medication Assisted Treatment for substance use disorders.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required) Licensed Practical Nurse (VA) (Required) CCHP (Certified Correctional Health Professional) Certification-Required within 12 months. X-waiver for OUD treatment and prescribing capacity or ability to obtain this certification within 180 days of hire.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, driving record check, polygraph exam, pre-employment medical evaluation, psychological exam, and tuberculosis test to the satisfaction of the employer.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to communicate effectively with clients, medical professionals, health care professionals and community members. Duties are performed in a correctional facility medical environment. Ability to quickly assess an emergency and respond appropriately. Maintain physical requirements needed to perform duties. Ability to move throughout the Detention Center to provide point of care services as needed. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:Panel interview; may include exercise.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home () 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. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov. EEO/AA/TTY.
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Merit Positions
Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
Group Term Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
LiveWell Program
Flexible Spending Programs
Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
Paid Holidays
Contributory Retirement Plan
Deferred Compensation
Employee Assistance Program
Employees' Child Care Center
Commuter Benefit Program
Continuous Learning Opportunities
NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
For additional details please visit the
Non-Merit PositionsNon-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.
Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
Flexible Spending Program
Deferred Compensation
Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.
No benefits
01
What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
Less than 12th gradeHigh school diploma or GEDSome collegeAssociate's degreeBachelor's degreeMaster's degreeDoctorate degree
02
If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a related degree.
Less than 45 quarter hours45 to less than 90 quarter hours90 to less than 135 quarter hours135 to less than 180 quarter hours180 or more quarter hoursLess than 30 semester hours30 to less than 60 semester hours60 to less than 90 semester hours90 to less than 120 semester hours120 or more semester hoursNot applicable
03
Do you have a bachelor's degree in nursing from a college or university accredited by the National League for Nursing?
YesNo
04
Do you have a master's degree in nursing as a clinical nursing practitioner from a college or university accredited by the National League for Nursing?
YesNo
05
Do you have a current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the Commonwealth of Virginia?
YesNo
06
Regarding the previous question, please indicate the license number and the expiration date. If not applicable, please indicate N/A.
07
Do you currently possess any of the following certifications? Check all that apply.
Basic Life Support (BLS)Licensed Practical Nurse (VACCHP (Certified Correctional Health Professional) CertificationX-waiverNone of the above
08
How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have providing primary care services as a certified nurse practitioner?
NoneLess than one yearOne to less than two yearsTwo to less than three yearsThree to less than four yearsFour to less than five yearsFive or more years
09
How many full-time equivalent years of experience do you have working in an corrections environment?
NoneLess than one yearOne to less than two yearsTwo to less than three yearsThree to less than four yearsFour to less than five yearsFive or more years
10
How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have working in an emergency room or in critical care nursing?
NoneLess than one yearOne to less than two yearsTwo to less than three yearsThree to less than four yearsFour to less than five yearsFive or more years
11
How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have working with people with behavioral health disorders?
NoneLess than one yearOne to less than two yearsTwo to less than three yearsThree to less than four yearsFour to less than five yearsFive or more years
12
Do you have experience treatment people with Medications for Opioid Use Disorder?
YesNo
Required Question
$89,463.30 - $149,105.01 Annually
Location :
FAIRFAX (FJ23), VA
Job Type:
FT Salary W BN
Job Number:
24-01636
Department:
Sheriff
Opening Date:
11/02/2024
Closing Date:
11/15/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade:
S30
Posting Type:
Open to General Public
Job Announcement
This is a reannouncement. Applicants who wish to revise their original application are encouraged to reapply with a revised application. Otherwise, all applicants who previously applied do not need to reapply to be considered.
*$10,000 Sign-on BONUS*
The Fairfax County Sheriff's Office is committed to providing world-class public safety with honor, courage, and a dedication to service. The Fairfax County Sheriff's Office is 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. As part of a care team, provides quality care to clients in the Adult Detention Center; performs physical examinations, laboratory work and diagnostic procedures; develops treatment plans, including prescribing medications; provides health education; and performs related work as required.
*A $10,000 signing bonus is available to employees hired in the Correctional Health Nurse IV position. This bonus program requires a signed payback agreement between the department and employee.Illustrative Duties
(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)Provides services in consultation and collaboration with a licensed patient care team physician as part of a patient care team. Performs physical examinations and records findings in clients' records; Performs orders and interprets laboratory work and diagnostic procedures; Assesses state of clients' health by obtaining medical, psychological and social histories; Confers with physicians on abnormal results requiring physician's intervention; Develops treatment plans, including prescribing medications, reviewing plans with clients to assess level of understanding; Monitors treatments as required; Refers clients to other health care providers; Provides health education, counseling and guidance to clients and families; Develops health education materials; Develops and presents various training and orientation programs for nursing personnel, health care providers and other agency staff members.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)Knowledge of public health nurse practitioner/medical theory and practice; Knowledge of various laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures; Knowledge of effects of prescribed medications and when their usage is indicated; Ability to obtain histories and perform physical examinations, laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures; Ability to assess medical records and results of tests; Ability to communicate effectively with clients, medical professionals, health care professionals and citizens.
Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in nursing; plus a master's degree in nursing as a clinical nurse practitioner; depending upon area of assignment, may require one year of experience as a certified nurse practitioner.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Emergency Room or Critical Care Nursing experience preferred. Experience in Corrections preferred. Experience in Medication Assisted Treatment for substance use disorders.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required) Licensed Practical Nurse (VA) (Required) CCHP (Certified Correctional Health Professional) Certification-Required within 12 months. X-waiver for OUD treatment and prescribing capacity or ability to obtain this certification within 180 days of hire.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, driving record check, polygraph exam, pre-employment medical evaluation, psychological exam, and tuberculosis test to the satisfaction of the employer.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to communicate effectively with clients, medical professionals, health care professionals and community members. Duties are performed in a correctional facility medical environment. Ability to quickly assess an emergency and respond appropriately. Maintain physical requirements needed to perform duties. Ability to move throughout the Detention Center to provide point of care services as needed. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:Panel interview; may include exercise.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home () 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. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov. EEO/AA/TTY.
#LI-SP1
Merit Positions
Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
Group Term Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
LiveWell Program
Flexible Spending Programs
Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
Paid Holidays
Contributory Retirement Plan
Deferred Compensation
Employee Assistance Program
Employees' Child Care Center
Commuter Benefit Program
Continuous Learning Opportunities
NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
For additional details please visit the
Non-Merit PositionsNon-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.
Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
Flexible Spending Program
Deferred Compensation
Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.
No benefits
01
What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
Less than 12th gradeHigh school diploma or GEDSome collegeAssociate's degreeBachelor's degreeMaster's degreeDoctorate degree
02
If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a related degree.
Less than 45 quarter hours45 to less than 90 quarter hours90 to less than 135 quarter hours135 to less than 180 quarter hours180 or more quarter hoursLess than 30 semester hours30 to less than 60 semester hours60 to less than 90 semester hours90 to less than 120 semester hours120 or more semester hoursNot applicable
03
Do you have a bachelor's degree in nursing from a college or university accredited by the National League for Nursing?
YesNo
04
Do you have a master's degree in nursing as a clinical nursing practitioner from a college or university accredited by the National League for Nursing?
YesNo
05
Do you have a current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the Commonwealth of Virginia?
YesNo
06
Regarding the previous question, please indicate the license number and the expiration date. If not applicable, please indicate N/A.
07
Do you currently possess any of the following certifications? Check all that apply.
Basic Life Support (BLS)Licensed Practical Nurse (VACCHP (Certified Correctional Health Professional) CertificationX-waiverNone of the above
08
How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have providing primary care services as a certified nurse practitioner?
NoneLess than one yearOne to less than two yearsTwo to less than three yearsThree to less than four yearsFour to less than five yearsFive or more years
09
How many full-time equivalent years of experience do you have working in an corrections environment?
NoneLess than one yearOne to less than two yearsTwo to less than three yearsThree to less than four yearsFour to less than five yearsFive or more years
10
How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have working in an emergency room or in critical care nursing?
NoneLess than one yearOne to less than two yearsTwo to less than three yearsThree to less than four yearsFour to less than five yearsFive or more years
11
How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have working with people with behavioral health disorders?
NoneLess than one yearOne to less than two yearsTwo to less than three yearsThree to less than four yearsFour to less than five yearsFive or more years
12
Do you have experience treatment people with Medications for Opioid Use Disorder?
YesNo
Required Question