Position Highlight: Public Health Nurse
Are you a nurse looking to make an impact in your community? The Fairfax County Health Department is seeking qualified applicants to fill multiple public health nursing positions.
Job Opportunities
The Fairfax County Health Department is a progressive public health leader providing services that promote population health, protect public health and the environment, and ensure residents' access to health services and information.
Join the Health Department 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.
Current Openings
Check out current full-time, merit job openings at the Fairfax County Health Department. Don't miss your opportunity, apply today!
Fairfax County Health Department has opportunities for paid, part-time, non-merit employment.
Generous Fairfax County Benefits
Fairfax County provides comprehensive benefits that promote a holistic approach to employees’ physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual and financial wellness.
Internships and Student Placements
The Fairfax County Health Department offers several experiential learning opportunities designed to advance public health knowledge and understanding of the intersection of local government and community. Now is a great time to join the public health field. We accept applications for student placements for Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters. Email inquiries and resumes to HDinterships@fairfaxcounty.gov.
We partner with many local, regional, and state schools. We are committed to creating an equitable learning opportunity for all students, as we contribute to the growth of a more diverse public health workforce for the future.
Application Deadlines: Spring Semester: October 15th | Summer Semester: March 15th | Fall Semester: June 15th
Learn More
Fairfax County Health Department internships and clinical hours rotations are unpaid.
An affiliation agreement with a university or institution must be in place in advance of the onset of the internship or placement.
Hours, location and scope of project will be determined by the school requirements, intern needs, and sponsor availability.
Opportunities include:
- Internships
- Nursing rotations/practicums
- Fellowships
- Medical rotations
- Laboratory and microbiology placements
- Dietetic/Nutrition placements
- Speech-language pathology
- Short-term observations
Our opportunities for students can provide experience to broaden public health knowledge and build professional confidence and job skills. Benefits include:
- Gain Professional Experience
- Acquire Public Health Research Knowledge
- Local Government Exposure
- Mentorship
- Networking
- Academic Credit
- Pathway to Public Health Jobs
- Connect with the Fairfax County Community
- Emergency Preparedness
- Public Health Laboratory
- Public Health Nursing
- Communications
- Community Outreach & Education
- School Health
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
- Speech & Hearing
- Maternal & Child Health
- Epidemiology
- Communicable Disease
- Population Health
- Environmental Health
- Health Promotion
- Strategic Planning
- Health Administration
- Program Planning
- Information Technology
- Informatics
- Health Equity
How to Get Started:
- Review requirements and deadlines.
- For academic credit, you must be enrolled in a program requiring an internship or practicum hours. Confirm that your school/organization has an affiliation agreement in place with FCHD. Questions can be emailed to HDinterships@fairfaxcounty.gov.
- Submit your resume, cover letter and written program requirements to HDinterships@fairfaxcounty.gov.
The internship process is competitive, and candidates are selected based on applicable experience, academic performance, and professional skills which best matches the needs of the project/placement.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Help the public health system meet the needs of the community by becoming a Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) volunteer. Whether you have a medical background or not, you can make a difference in your community by joining the Fairfax MRC.
Visit the Fairfax Medical Reserve Corps webpage to learn how you can get involved.