The Fairfax County Sheriff's Office is committed to providing world-class public safety with honor, courage, and a dedication to service. Our 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 County residents currently enjoy. Works as a member of the Medical Services Branch located in the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center. As an individual and team contributor, provides patients with routine and emergency health care. Duties may include obtaining health histories on newly incarcerated patients and, when necessary, making referrals of patients to the staff physician, nurse practitioner, dentist, mental health professional, or specialist in alcohol and/or drug abuse treatment. Ensures all medication is administered in accordance with standard operating procedures and as ordered by the authorizing authority.
Schedule: The incumbent will be assigned to 12.5 hours shift on a squad schedule and will work 15 days per month, equal to 87.5 hours per two-week pay period. (Day shift is from 6:30 am - 7:00 pm and Night shift is from 6:30 pm to 7:00 am). The incumbent may receive additional pay, such as night and evening differential, foreign language stipend, holidays, environmental stipend. May receive annual performance increases as allowed by the county budget.
Note: Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- This position includes a sign-on bonus for fully qualified new county employees in the amount of $10,000 (full-time).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from a college or university accredited by the National League for Nursing with a bachelor's degree in Nursing; or an associate's degree accredited by the National League for Nursing or equivalent program as determined by the Virginia State Board of Nursing.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
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Possession of a current license or a multistate licensure privilege to practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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Basic Life Support (BLS).
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (Required within 1 year after the appointment).
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to successfully complete a criminal background check, polygraph examination, psychological examination, and clearance from the National Practitioners Database to the satisfaction of the employee. Must undergo a medical screening prior to starting work.
Must be able to work a shift work schedule which includes evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
This position is emergency/essential services personnel. (Required to report for duty during inclement weather and/or other emergencies.)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:-
Prior experience working as a nurse in an emergency room (ER) or Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
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Experience working as a nurse in correctional health.
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Experience providing hands-on health care.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Required to walk, stand, sit, bend, kneel, reach, climb stairs and carry equipment up to 25 pounds in weight. Uses hands to grasp, handle or feel. Visual acuity is required to read data on a computer monitor. Ability to operate keyboard driven equipment. 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 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.) 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. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.
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