Job Description

Posting number: 27-00893

Department: Youth Services

Job classification: Nurse Practitioner / Grade 904

Posting type: Open

Categories: Health Services

Summary

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of at-risk and court-involved youth? Join our team and help shape brighter futures.

The Loudoun County Youth Services Department is currently seeking qualified and committed candidates for the Youth Services Nurse Practitioner position, serving the Youth Detention Center and RISE Youth Shelter located in Leesburg, Virginia. This position plays a vital role in ensuring the safety, security, and well-being of youth placed in our residential programs.

Loudoun County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation, celebrated for its exceptional quality of life, vibrant communities, and robust economy. Located just 40 miles west of Washington, D.C., Loudoun offers a unique mix of cultural, recreational, and educational experiences, making it an ideal place to live and work. We aim to provide a physically and emotionally safe and secure environment for youth placed in our care temporarily by the court.

Examples of duties

The Nurse Practitioner practices with autonomy and independence within the scope of their APRN license and authorization for autonomous practice and under limited administrative direction from the designated supervisor to provide direct diagnostic, preventive, and treatment services to the residential program of the Youth Services Department, to include directly performing or overseeing staff conducting medical screenings/examinations, ordering/reviewing diagnostic tests, prescribing controlled substances, treatment and management of chronic illnesses, and creating a plan of care which may include referrals to specialists. An incumbent must be able to implement crisis prevention techniques including behavioral de-escalation, perform CPR, and administer first aid. This position provides clinical and administrative supervision and oversees the work of nurses and support staff. The ideal candidate will have experience in providing medical and nursing services and coordination of psychiatric and behavioral health care to youth ages 11 to 17, preferably in a residential or youth justice system setting.

The Youth Detention Center (YDC) and RISE Youth Shelter are residential programs within the Youth Services Department (YSD), located at the Youth Services Center in Leesburg, VA. The YDC is a 20-bed secure residential facility for male and female youth ages 11-17. Youth are detained by the Court for secure placement pending court disposition or placed as part of sentencing. The Shelter program is a 16-bed non-secure short-term residential placement for court-ordered youth in collaboration between the courts, the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice’s 20th District Court Unit, and the County, which operates the shelter.

Virginia regulations require the YDC facility administrator to designate a health authority responsible for organizing, planning, and monitoring the timely provision of appropriate health care services, including arrangements for all levels of care and ensuring the quality and accessibility of health services consistent with applicable statutes and regulations, prevailing community standards, and medical ethics. In accordance with Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice regulations governing secure detention centers and juvenile group homes, YSD is seeking a nurse practitioner to serve as the designated health authority to provide clinical leadership and oversight for health care services across both Residential Services programs. The County employs two full-time nurses, as well as several staff who are Medication Aide Certified. The Youth Services Center includes dedicated medical office space.

Essential Job Functions

• Practices within applicable APRN licensure. Provides direct diagnostic, preventive, and treatment services at the autonomous practice level within the scope of the APRN license and authorization for autonomous practice. Participates in continuing education as necessary to maintain licensure and remain current on evidence-based interventions for the youth served.
• Performs assessments of youth health; educates youth about medications and other health information.
• Provides clinical health services; provides medical and clinical consultation to nursing staff as needed; and maintains clinical documentation. Services include, but are not limited to, preventive counseling, education, physical exams, preventive screenings, general medical exams, diagnosis and treatment, treatment and management of chronic illnesses, coordination of care with specialists.
• Provides prescription medication services and support; clinically evaluates, plans, and initiates treatment services.
• Provides professional advice and expertise. Consults with and trains others on medical and/or clinical services provided to youth.
• Ensures regulatory compliance. Monitors and ensures that the performance of assigned healthcare personnel conforms to the rules and regulations of the Virginia Boards of Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy; the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice Regulation Governing Juvenile Secure Detention Centers; and the Regulation Governing Juvenile Group Homes and Halfway Houses, and any other regulatory agencies as required, in addition to conforming to security regulations, Standard Operating Procedures, and other policies of the County.
• Complies with Policies and Procedures. Demonstrates compliance with applicable federal, state, county, department, and division policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Manages contracts according to County and Department contracting procedures and guidelines; maintains contract documentation and document compliance.

Hiring salary is commensurate with experience. This position is eligible for a $6,000 hiring bonus in accordance with the County’s Hiring and Retention Bonus Program.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing from an accredited advanced practice nursing program, with preparation as a family or pediatric nurse practitioner.
• Current, unrestricted Virginia Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license with authorization for autonomous practice.
• Must have DEA Registration and State Controlled Substance License II-V.
• Must hold or complete training within 90 days of hire for Medication Management Trainer.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to examine, diagnose, prescribe, and administer medications and medical devices within the scope of professional licensure.
• Knowledge of various medical laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations.
• Skill in diagnosis and medication treatment of medical and health issues.
• Ability to provide behavioral interventions and medical assessment.

Supplemental information

• Pass pre-employment background check to include fingerprinting, criminal, VCIN, Child Protective Services (CPS), DMV, and a pre-employment physical to include drug screen.
• This position is identified as Essential Personnel and must be available to work outside of usual County operating hours, including during unscheduled leave, County closures, weekends, evening, and holidays, and County disasters; during emergencies, may be assigned to an alternate work site or set of duties including responding to the County Operations Center.
• Must hold or obtain CPR/First Aid, and AED. Must maintain current First Aid and CPR certifications and complete required bloodborne pathogens training.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record (driving records may be reviewed annually for continued qualification).
• On or before the start date, must provide documentation no more than 30 days old demonstrating freedom from tuberculosis in a communicable form and comply with annual tuberculosis screening or evaluation requirements thereafter.
• Must comply with applicable County occupational-health and infection-control requirements.