Position Information

This is a professional position in the Community Health Services Bureau of the Public Health Division. The programs in this Bureau provide the full range of services to improve and maintain the overall health of pregnant women as well as both women and men of childbearing age who desire family planning methods. Services include testing for HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases as well as medications through the Virginia Medication Assistance Program (VA MAP).
This Public Health Nurse (Community Health) works with a multidisciplinary team providing services in a clinical setting and through public health outreach in the community. The clinical services include: Maternity, Pregnancy testing, Family Planning, Immunizations, Sexually Transmitted Infections, HIV Testing, and AIDS Drug Assistance. The clinics serve an ethnically and culturally diverse population. Approximately 55% of clients are Spanish speaking, some with limited English proficiency.
Responsibilities include:

• Providing the full range of nursing care services in the clinical setting as a member of a multidisciplinary team;
• Working in all clinics including Family Planning, Maternity, STI, HIV, ADAP, Immunizations, and Teen clinic;
• Administering immunizations in Immunization Clinics as well as others as needed;
• Serving as case manager and care coordination of an assigned caseload;
• Supporting the clinic coordinators by providing medical follow-up for clients;
• Maintaining records and documentation to meet local, state, and federal requirements;
• Providing health education to clients, families, and the community;
• Participating in home visits and outreach opportunities; and
• Taking part in community emergency preparedness events and education.

Selection Criteria

Minimums:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing;
• Some experience as a Registered Nurse; and
• Licensed to work as a Registered Nurse in the state of Virginia*.

• If eligible from another state, the selected candidate will be allowed 60 days to obtain Virginia license.

• At least one year of full-time work experience as a Public Health Nurse;
• Master's Degree in Nursing, Public Health or a related field; and/or
• Bilingual in English/Spanish

Special Requirements

Applicant must possess, or obtain by the time of appointment, a valid motor vehicle operator's license from the applicant's place of residence or the applicant must have the ability and willingness to use alternative methods of transportation to perform assigned duties and responsibilities at locations other than the primary worksite. If the applicant possesses or acquires a license, the applicant must provide or authorize Arlington County to obtain a copy of the applicant's official state/district driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent on a favorable review of the applicant's driving record.
A pre-hire background check will be made on all candidates who are selected for employment. It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.
Must complete pre-hire federal background check and State of Virginia Central Registry check.

Additional Information

The salary listed above is effective July 1, 2024.
Work Hours: 40 hours/week. Flexible schedule Monday through Friday within core hours of 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Some evening hours are required weekly to cover evening clinics.
This is not a remote opportunity.
Your responses to the supplemental questionnaire are considered part of the selection process. Please do not enter "see resume" as a response to the questions. Each section of the application must be completed. A resume may be attached, however, it will not substitute for the completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
The official title of this position is Public Health Nurse.
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Applicants who have questions or need assistance with the application may telephone (703) 228-3500 or visit the Human Resources Department. Our staff will be happy to work with you to enter your application into the system. Public access computers are available at all County Libraries, and in the Human Resources Department.

The examination process for this position may include: (1) training and experience evaluation; (2) written and oral examination; (3) personal interview; (4) performance test/work sample; and/or (5) physical examination.

Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process. Please call the ADA Coordinator at 703-228-3559 (voice) or email pers@arlingtonva.us.