Public Health Nurse Administrator

Baltimore County Government; Randallstown (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore County Government is seeking a Public Health Nurse Administrator in the Bureau of Community Health Services in Towson, MD. This role plans, develops, organizes, directs, and controls public health nursing programs and services across divisions or major areas.

Essential duties include developing nursing programs, directing staff, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with Maryland Medicaid rules. Applicants must attach transcripts and certifications as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Five years' public health experience, two years supervisory.
• OR Associate in arts degree in nursing with seven years public health nursing experience, two years supervisory.
• OR Diploma in nursing with six years public health nursing experience, two years supervisory.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, organizes, directs, and controls public health nursing programs and services.
• Assists in recruitment, selection, and assignment of nursing staff; plans training programs.
• Advises management on public health programs and Maryland Medicaid rules and regulations.
• Plans and prepares operating and grant budgets; maintains records and reports.

Skills

Public health nursing

Staff supervision

Budget administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Associate in arts degree in nursing

Diploma in nursing

Job description

Pay Schedule XII, Grade 4M

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

All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application.

You must attach your transcript(s), license(s) and/or certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

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.

You must attach your transcript(s), license(s) and/or certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education may result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Under direction, plans, develops, organizes, directs, and controls the public health nursing programs and services of a division or major area of the Department

Examples of Essential Duties

• Assists in the development, implementation, and assessment of public health nursing programs, policies, and procedures. Plans, coordinates, and directs nursing programs, including the supervision of professional nursing and other clinical staff.
• Assists in the recruitment, selection, and assignment of nursing and other professional staff. Plans, develops, and implements training and orientation programs.
• Provides advice and consultation to professional staff and agency management regarding public health programs and activities, especially as they pertain to Home and Community Based Programs and Maryland Medicaid rules and regulations.
• Assists in the planning and preparation of operating and grant budgets. Directs the preparation and maintenance of records, reports, statistics, and related correspondence.
• Establishes and maintains working relationships with officials and professional staff of other agencies and institutions.

Examples of Other Duties

Represents the Department on various boards, committees, and commissions. Performs 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 a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in nursing;
• Plus At Least five years' public health experience, two years of which were in a supervisory capacity.
• (Additional qualifying education beyond a bachelor's degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required non-supervisory experience.)
• OR Graduation from a recognized college or university with an associate in arts degree in nursing;
• Plus At Least seven years' public health nursing experience, two years of which were in a supervisory capacity.
• OR Graduation from an accredited diploma school of nursing;
• Plus At Least six years' public health nursing experience, two years if which were in a supervisory capacity.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level)

• Thorough knowledge of nursing principles, practices, procedures, and methods. Thorough knowledge of public health nursing. Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of supervising public health programs and staff. Knowledge of Home and Community Based Programs, Knowledge of Maryland Medicaid Rules and Regulations. Knowledge of current health issues and trends.
• Skill in the performance of public health nursing services. Skill in supervising health care providers. Skill in the drafting of reports, correspondence, and other documents.
• Ability to effectively administer programs, grants, and budgets. Ability to understand, interpret, and apply federal and state regulations. Ability to use a computer and computer software packages.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Full Performance)

• Knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Knowledge of programs and services provided by the County and other health care providers.
• Skill in the administration of programs, grants, and budgets. Skill in the development and assessment of public health programs.

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. Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a noncommercial, class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education

Applicants are required to submit proof of education and licenses to meet the minimum qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education may result in your application not being considered.

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)

Mail or Deliver Documents To

ATTN: Public Health Nurse Administrator

Office of Human Resources

Baltimore County Government

308 Allegheny Avenue

Towson, MD 21204

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 questions. 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 is essentially sedentary, but may include some physical activities such as standing, walking, and traveling throughout the County.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation

Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.