Travel Nurse RN - Public Health
Fairfax, VA
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.
5x8 hrs

Public Health Nurse II – Adult and Aging Division

The Department of Family Services (DFS) is seeking a Public Health Nurse II to support older adults, adults with disabilities, children, and caregivers through assessment, case management, care coordination, and Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) screening. This position conducts home and field visits, evaluates client health and safety needs, determines eligibility for Medicaid-funded LTSS programs, develops care plans, coordinates services, and provides health education and crisis intervention.

The Public Health Nurse II works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams while maintaining a person-centered and culturally responsive approach. Responsibilities include managing a caseload, completing comprehensive assessments, making referrals to community resources, conducting outreach and health promotion activities, participating in trainings and meetings, and mentoring staff as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Commonwealth of Virginia, or eligibility to obtain Virginia licensure prior to employment.
• Experience in public health nursing, case management, care coordination, long-term care, geriatrics, disability services, community health, or a related nursing field.
• Ability to conduct home and field visits and assess clients with complex health, functional, and social needs.
• Knowledge of nursing principles, health assessment, care planning, community resources, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout the community to conduct client visits.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience completing LTSS screenings and Virginia Uniform Assessment Instrument (UAI) assessments.
• Experience working with older adults, adults with disabilities, and vulnerable populations.
• Knowledge of Medicaid-funded long-term services and supports programs and community-based resources.
• Bilingual language skills are a plus.

Join a mission-driven team dedicated to promoting the health, safety, independence, and well-being of the community's most vulnerable residents.

Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs 

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. 
About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.  
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.