NURSE PRACTITIONER/MIDWIFE II 'REPOST'

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Maryland’s Allegany County Health Department seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Nurse-Midwife to deliver clinical and health-related services across reproductive health, MOUD/MAUD, and adolescent programs in Allegany County. You may also cross-train in TB, PrEP, HEAL Mobile Unit and related inpatient services.

Requirements include current Maryland NP/NM certification and one year of relevant experience, with eligibility for state licensure and the ability to operate a vehicle as needed.

Qualifications

• Current NP or NM certification issued by the Maryland State Board of Nursing.
• Education matched to Board certification requirements.
• Eligible to practice as NP or NM in Maryland.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive clinical services in Reproductive Health, MOUD, MAUD, and Adolescent DJS programs.
• Cross‑training and service delivery in TB, PrEP, HEAL Mobile Unit, and Massie Inpatient Addictions as needed.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to plan and deliver care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Decision-making

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Nurse Practitioner certification

Nurse-Midwife certification

Job description

Location of Position

MDH, Allegany County Health Department, Cumberland, MD

Grade

22

Main Purpose of Job

This position will provide comprehensive clinical and health-related services for the Allegany County Health Department (ACHD), primarily within the Reproductive Health, Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD), Medication for Alcohol Use Disorder (MAUD), and Adolescent Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) programs. Cross‑training and service delivery may also occur within Tuberculosis (TB), Pre‑Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), Outreach Services (HEAL Mobile Unit), and the Massie Inpatient Addictions Program.

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

• Experience in women's reproductive mental health including diagnosing and treating STI's.
• Experience in addiction medicine, specifically Opioid and alcohol use disorders.
• Experience caring for adolescents.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication, assessment, and clinical decision-making skills.

Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications

• 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.
• 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

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