NURSE PRACTITIONER/ MIDWIFE II (PART-TIME CONTRACTUAL)

Maryland AG; Westminster (MD); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits for contractual staff

Leave accrual per 12 months

Option for dental coverage (premium)

Job summary

Maryland Department of Health is seeking a part-time Nurse Practitioner or Nurse-Midwife to provide clinical care and oversight for the Health on Wheels Mobile Clinic in Westminster, MD. This contractual role supports the Bureau of Community Health Nursing and requires state certification and clinical experience.

Candidates who are bilingual (Spanish/English) and have prior work in primary care settings are preferred.

Qualifications

• Current certificate as Nurse Practitioner or Nurse Midwife from the Maryland State Board of Nursing.
• One year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Nurse-Midwife.
• Military service experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care and oversight for the Health on Wheels Mobile Clinic.
• Offer consultation for the Bureau of Community Health Nursing.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish & English

Education

Nurse Practitioner or Nurse-Midwife certification (MD State Board)

Job description

GRADE

STD0022

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Carroll County Health Department

Westminster, MD 21157

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this part-time contractual position is to provide clinical care and oversight for the Health on Wheels Mobile Clinic and consultation for the Bureau of Community Health Nursing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses under the certification requirements for Nurse Practitioner or Nurse-Midwife.

Experience: One year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner or as a Nurse-Midwife.

Note: Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Nurse Practitioner or Nurse Midwife classification or Nurse Practitioner or Nurse-Midwife specialty codes in the Nursing field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess the following:

• 1. Experience working in a Local Health Department, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) or a similar clinical setting.
• 2. Experience working in a primary care, family care or reproductive health clinic.
• 3. Bilingual in Spanish and English (written and spoken).

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• 1. Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a current certificate as a Nurse Practitioner or as a Nurse Midwife 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 may be subject to call and, therefore, may be required to provide the agency 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 who has worked 120 days in a 12-month period.
• This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

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.