School Health Licensed Practical Nurse

Fairfax County Health Department School Health Licensed Practical Nurse

This position includes a signing bonus for fully qualified new county employees in the amount of $10,000. Benefits of joining our team:

• $10,000 signing bonus for fully qualified new county employees.
• Winter, spring and summer off.
• 7.5-hour workdays.
• Monday – Friday schedule.
• Competitive salary & generous benefits.
• Robust orientation program.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the school community.
• Collaborative work environment with community partners.
• Focus on health education, promotion, and disease prevention.
• Supportive team culture and work-life balance.

Come join the Fairfax County Health Department school health team and use your skills and abilities to "protect, promote and improve the health and quality of life for all who live, work and play in our community."

Fairfax County Health Department is seeking dedicated Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to improve the health and wellbeing of students 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.

The Fairfax County Health Department is a progressive public health leader serving 1.2 million residents from diverse ethnic, cultural, and economic backgrounds. With more than 100 years of leadership in the field, we are committed to promoting population health, protecting public health and the environment, and ensuring residents' equitable access to health services and information.

This position implements the School Health Services program under the supervision of a Public Health Nurse in the Health Department's School Health Services Division. As an LPN you will provide basic nursing care services and supervision for students, in a Fairfax County Public School setting. 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 BLS certification and licensing requirements.

Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Note: Fairfax County School Health Licensed Practical Nurses are full-time merit positions that are scheduled to work less than 12 months (approximately 38 weeks per year). Work schedule will be based on the service needs of the Health Department and Fairfax County Public Standard School Year Calendar.

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 practical nursing skills gained through an accredited practical nursing program;
• Skill in performing technical nursing procedures (e.g., injections, venipuncture, blood pressure screening);
• Ability to identify questionable test findings;
• Ability to perform CPR and use an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) or perform emergency treatment for life-threatening conditions;
• Ability to elicit sufficient pertinent medical information from a client and record a medical history that is complete and accurate;
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with a diverse population;
• Ability to effectively document care provided according to record management guidelines;
• Ability to maintain and update electronic health records and to prepare routine reports;
• Ability to compile clinical statistics;
• Ability to use sound judgment and to work independently within established policies, procedures and guidelines;
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients and staff members.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing program; plus, two years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse or two years of related experience providing medical services in a public health/community health setting (e.g., Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Medical Technician, or other relevant experience).

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• 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 (BLS) Certification (Required within 30 days).
• AED Certification (Required within 30 days).
• CPR Certification (Required within 30 days).

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, Child Protective Services Registry check, and sanction screening to the satisfaction of the employer. A tuberculosis (TB) screening upon hire. Additional Work Schedule Requirements: Scheduled work hours will vary between 7:00 AM to 4:15 PM based on assigned FCPS school needs and FCPS bell schedule. As determined, work some teacher workdays. Unscheduled work periods are during FCPS designated winter, spring, and summer breaks. This position is emergency/essential services personnel. (Required to report for duty during inclement weather and/or other emergencies.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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 aged 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to alternate between sitting and standing on a frequent basis. Ability to walk, kneel, bend/stoop, extend the arms to reach both outward and upward, and climb stairs. Ability to use hands and arms to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects or young children, as much as 10 or more pounds in weight on a frequent basis. Uses hands and fingers to grasp, handle, feel, and/or manipulate small objects or equipment. Ability to read (visual acuity) data on a computer monitor; ability to operate keyboard driven equipment and computer and use of touchscreen. Ability to read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level. Ability to frequently communicate and be understood when communicating in-person, over the phone or computer; ability to exchange accurate information with others verbally and in writing. Ability to maintain BLS certification and physically perform CPR/AED techniques. Generally, work in an office/ school health room environment, yet may occasionally be required to perform job duties outside of the typical office setting. All duties are performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel interview and may include exercise. This job announcement is listed with a closing date of October 9, 2026, and interested applicants are advised to submit their applications as soon as possible. Interviews will be conducted on a regular basis throughout the recruitment with candidates whose qualifications best fit our needs. If your application is received later in the recruitment process, it may not be reviewed or considered. The application process may close prior to the currently advertised closing date when the positions have been filled.

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