MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to: graduation from a college or university accredited by the National League for Nursing with a master's degree in nursing, public health, public health administration, nursing administration, or nurse practitioner; plus six years of full- time equivalent post-licensure experience, four of which were in a public health setting and include two years in a supervisory capacity.
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CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: Possession of current license to practice as registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia. AED - Required within 60 days CPR - Required within 60 days
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a Child Protective Services Registry, a sanction screening, and a driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer. This position is considered "Emergency Service Personnel"
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preferred candidate will have at least seven years of progressively responsible experience in a senior-level leadership role overseeing and/or managing public health programs. Extensive knowledge and experience in public health, principles and practices of nursing, community health nursing, community health planning in a public health or healthcare setting. Thorough knowledge and application of principles and practices of preventive health care, communicable diseases and epidemiology. Experience promoting health initiatives designed to promote health equity. Experience developing health initiatives with a strong community engagement component. Ideal candidate will have exposure to population health and health integration initiatives; experience supporting health care safety net systems. Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively across all staffing levels. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing. Proficient Informatics skills and computer skills. Knowledge and experience in program development, budget development, and quality improvement.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Employee is required to walk, stand, sit, bend, kneel, climb stairs and carry equipment up to 25 pounds in weight as required for the position. Uses hands to grasp, handle or feel. Visual acuity is required to read data on a computer monitor. Ability to operate keyboard driven equipment. Ability to drive a vehicle. Position frequently communicates and must be able to exchange accurate information with others verbally and in writing. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations. SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel interview. It is the policy of Fairfax County Government to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability 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. EEO/AA/TTY. |