COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE PROGRAM MANAGER

State of Maryland; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State Benefits

Veterans outreach support

Disability‑friendly recruitment

Job summary

The State of Maryland Worcester County Health Department is seeking a full‑time professional nurse to lead the Maternal Child Health program, including reproductive health, MIECH, immunizations, and lead case management. This role involves developing and monitoring budgets in collaboration with supervisors and the Director of Nursing.

You will supervise nursing program staff, represent nursing services on committees, and participate in a 24/7 on‑call rotation for public health emergencies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Two years of experience as a Community Health Nurse in an administrative, supervisory, consultative or teaching capacity or one year as a Community Health Nurse and two years in an administrative, supervisory, consultative or teaching capacity as a RN.
• Notes: substitutions allowed as per job posting.
• Maryland RN licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate the Maternal Child Health program (including reproductive health, MIECH, immunizations, lead case management).
• Prepare and monitor program budgets in collaboration with subordinate supervisors and Director of Nursing.
• Represent nursing services on agency and state committees; supervise nursing program staff.
• Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation for public health emergencies; travel to Worcester County Health Department sites; some evenings/weekends may be required.

Skills

Leadership experience

Community-based MCH experience

Budget management

Grant management

Education

Master’s degree in nursing or related field

Job description

GRADE

STD0022

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Worcester County Health Department
6040 Public Landing Road
Snow Hill, MD 21863

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

The main purpose of this full‑time professional nursing position is to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate the overall Maternal Child Health program, including the reproductive health, Maternal Infant Early Childhood Home Visiting, immunizations, lead case management, and other essential maternal child health programs within the Community Health Department. This includes assisting in the interpretation and implementation of departmental policies and procedures and preparing & monitoring program budgets in collaboration with subordinate program supervisors and with the oversight of the Director of Nursing. This position will also represent nursing services on appropriate agency and state committees and is responsible for supervising subordinate nursing program supervisors and other health care staff assigned to the program. Additionally, this position participates in a rotational on‑call schedule for 24/7 response to public health emergencies and urgent agency needs. The selected applicant must be willing and able to work and travel to all Worcester County Health Department sites and may be required to work some evening and/or weekend hours. This position is not telework eligible.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Master’s degree in nursing or related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Two years of experience as a Community Health Nurse in an administrative, supervisory, consultative or teaching capacity or one year of experience as a Community Health Nurse and two years of experience in an administrative, supervisory, consultative or teaching capacity as a Registered Nurse.

Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute a Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and two years of experience as a Community Health Nurse for the required education.
2. Candidates may substitute a Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and three years of experience as a Community Health 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 experience and education.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Leadership experience
• Community‑based and/or maternal child health experience
• Experience demonstrating strong budget management skills
• Grant management experience

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 an automobile. 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

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.