COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE II (FULL-TIME CONTRACTUAL)

Maryland; Cambridge (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health benefits

Employee premiums 25%

State subsidizes 75% of benefits

Dental / life insurance options

Paid leave accrual: 1 hour per 30 hrs

Job summary

Maryland is seeking a full-time contractual nurse to provide comprehensive case management for the HIV/AIDS program in Cambridge, MD. Responsibilities include education, counseling, medication adherence, developing care plans and coordinating referrals, with potential involvement in Ryan White housing programs.

Qualifications require a registered nurse license (Maryland) and a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or an approved substitution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (or related field with substitutions).
• Current Maryland RN license preferred.
• Experience: none required; substitutions allowed as noted.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive coordinated case management for the HIV/AIDS program, including education, counseling, medication adherence, care planning and referrals.

Skills

Nursing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Related field degree + 1 year RN experience substitution

RN experience substitution: 2 years

Nursing service in US Armed Forces (commissioned officer) substitution

Job description

GRADE

STD0019

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Dorchester County Health Department
627 Race Street
Cambridge, MD 21613

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this full-time contractual position is to provide comprehensive coordinated case management services for the HIV/AIDS program. This includes education, counseling, medication adherence, developing plans of care and referral services. This may also include assisting individuals with the Ryan White housing program.

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.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• 1. 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.
• 2. 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

• Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents.
• As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled.
• The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits.
• You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.
• Leave may be granted to a contractual employee at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

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.