COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE II (CANCER PROGRAM NURSE)

Maryland AG; Westminster (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland Department of Health is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct patient care in local health department clinics and community settings within Carroll County. The role supports the Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention, Cigarette Restitution Fund, Cancer Prevention, Education, Screening and Treatment, and Maryland Cancer Fund programs.

The ideal candidate holds a BSN, with substitutions allowed per state guidelines, and may require driving to various sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Community health nurse

Case management

Cancer programs experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

GRADE

STD0019

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Carroll County Health Department
Westminster, MD 21157

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to provide direct nursing care to patients in local health department clinics and community settings at the full performance level. This position will provide nursing support to the Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention Program (BCCP), Cigarette Restitution Fund (CRF) Program, Cancer Prevention, Education, Screening and Treatment (CPEST) Program, and the Maryland Cancer Fund (MCF). This position may also be assigned to provide clinical and/or program support to other Nursing Bureau programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: None.
• Notes: 1. Candidates may substitute a Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and one year of experience as a Registered Nurse for the required education.
• 2. Candidates may substitute two years of experience as a Registered Nurse for the required education.
• 3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Nursing classification or Nursing or Health Care Specialist specialty codes in the Nursing field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual in Spanish and English (written and spoken).
• Experience working with Maryland Department of Health cancer programs.
• Experience working as a Community Health Nurse.
• Experience with case management or care coordination.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse from the Maryland State Board of Nursing, 4140 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21215.
• Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Employees in this classification will be required to provide the facility with a telephone number at which they can be reached.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.

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