Community Health Nurse II, Healthy Start

Anne Arundel County Department of Health; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 66,336 - 81,077; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Participation in county’s group health plan

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Optional deferred compensation program

Job summary

A local health department in Glen Burnie, MD seeks a full-time Registered Nurse for the Healthy Start Program. The role involves providing education and case management to high-risk pregnant and postpartum women and children. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in nursing or a related field and a current Maryland RN license. Maternal Child Health experience is preferred. Benefits include health insurance and paid leave. Position offers a supportive work environment within a smoke-free workplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, nursing preferred.
• Maternal Child Health and/or home visiting experience preferred.
• Current Registered Nurse license from Maryland Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide education and case management through home visits and contacts.
• Conduct outreach to educate about services and obtain referrals.

Skills

Spanish-speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field

Job description

Bureau: Family Health | Healthy Start

Salary: $35.23 per hour

Position Type: Full‑time, county contractual. Position open to all qualified candidates.

Location: 6701 Baymeadow Drive, Suite B, Glen Burnie, MD 21060

Hours: 40 hours per week

Benefits: Participation in the County’s group health plan including prescription, dental, and optical, paid holidays and sick leave. Optional deferred compensation program at employee's own expense.

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Healthy Start Program Supervisor, provide education and case management through home visits, face‑to‑face contacts and telephone calls to high‑risk pregnant women, postpartum women, and children up to the age of two years. Provide outreach to private individuals, health care providers, community groups, and organizations to educate about services and available resources, and to obtain Healthy Start referrals.

Education

Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience

Maternal Child Health and/or home visiting experience preferred.

License or Certification

Current license as a Registered Nurse from the Maryland Board of Nursing.

Notes

• A bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and one year of experience as a registered nurse may be substituted for the required education.
• Two years of experience as a registered nurse may be substituted for the required education.

Desired or Preferred Qualifications

Spanish‑speaking is desired but not required.

Reference #6409

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Smoke‑Free Workplace