Public Health Nurse - 10 Month

Baltimore County, MD; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore County, MD is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide professional nursing consultation services to non-public schools and coordinate comprehensive school health programs. The role requires state licensure and NP certification with strong collaboration across schools and health care providers.

The position involves overseeing health program delivery, coordinating emergency responses, and ensuring compliance with immunization and screening requirements while supporting students with

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited college/university with an associate in arts or a bachelor's in nursing, plus graduation from an NP program approved by the Maryland Board.
• Or graduate from an accredited diploma school of nursing with NP program completion.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and provide professional nursing consultation services to non-public schools for school health programs.
• Oversee delivery of health programs and assist staff in promoting a safe school environment.
• Evaluate plans for first aid administration and coordinate health care interventions and emergency responses.
• Review plans for medication administration and ensure compliance with state regulations.
• Identify health barriers to student achievement and help families and staff remediate issues.
• Assist in developing plans for students with chronic health conditions and assess community health needs.
• Advise school staff on coordination of health matters between health care providers, families, and schools.
• Ensure compliance with immunization requirements and pre-school enrollment screenings.
• Contribute to health screening program coordination, including hearing, vision, and scoliosis screenings.
• Provide other related duties as required.

Skills

Spanish/English bilingual

Nursing knowledge

Education

ASN/BSN or higher in nursing

Nurse Practitioner program approved by Maryland Board

Job description

Pay Schedule III, Grade 18N. Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week.

A vacancy exists in the Bureau of Clinical Services, Department of Health and Human Services.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

NOTE: Failure to complete all fields of the 'Work Experience' section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

Failure to submit proof of License(s), Certification(s) and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Under general supervision, plans, coordinates, and provides professional nursing consultation services to non-public schools in the delivery of school health programs.

• Oversees the delivery of health programs in non-public schools and assists staff in the promotion of a safe and orderly school environment.
• Evaluates plans for the administration of first aid for injury and illness.
• Advises and assesses the coordination of health care interventions, including emergency responses.
• Reviews plans for the administration of medications and health care treatments and assures compliance with state medication administration regulations.
• Identifies health barriers to student achievement and works with schools to help families and staff remediate issues.
• Assists in developing plans for students with chronic health conditions.
• Assists school staff in assessing the health needs of the community.
• Advises school staff on the coordination of health matters between the health care provider, family, and school.
• Assesses compliance with state immunization requirements and pre-school enrollment screenings.
• Consults on the conduction, coordination, and follow-up of health screening programs, including hearing, vision, and scoliosis screenings.

Examples of Other Duties

• Provides other related duties as required.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Required Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate in arts degree or a bachelor's degree in nursing, plus graduation from a nurse practitioner program approved by the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses.

OR

Gradation from an accredited diploma school of nursing, plus graduation from a nurse practitioner program approved by the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses.

Bilingual in Spanish/English strongly preferred.

Licenses and Certificates

Possession of a valid license to practice as a professional registered nurse, issued by the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses, is required at the time of appointment. Certification as a Nurse Practitioner by the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses is required at the time of appointment.

Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a noncommercial, class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment. All licenses and certifications must be maintained at current levels throughout employment.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education

Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcript must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Proof of licenses, certifications, and education must be submitted with each application.

Proof of Degree Equivalency

Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE

Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questionnaire. Be sure to state the dates, duties and responsibilities of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

The work of this classification may include the performance of physical activities such as walking, standing, and lifting, the operation of medical equipment and instruments, and travel throughout the county. Duties may expose incumbents to various bio-medical hazards.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation

Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination and drug screen and an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.