Public Health Nurse - Center Based Services

Baltimore County, MD; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore County Government is seeking a public health nurse to plan and provide nursing services in home, community, and health centers under general supervision.

Responsibilities include health assessments, vaccinations, education on disease prevention, and coordination with physicians. Licensure as a registered nurse in Maryland is required, with related experience depending on education. The role is a 35-hour-per-week full-time position with standard county benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university required.
• Graduation from an accredited diploma school of nursing with at least 1 year of professional nursing experience; or an AA in nursing with at least 2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and provide professional public health nursing services in home, community, and health-center settings.
• Administer prescribed medical treatments, vaccines, and emergency care; assist physicians in clinics.
• Prepare and maintain nursing records and reports; educate patients on vaccines and preventive care.

Skills

Health assessment

Emergency care

Nursing guidance

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Diploma in nursing (RN)

Associate degree in nursing

Job description

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

Vacancies exist in the Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Clinical Services.

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice.

Under general supervision, plans, coordinates, and provides professional public health nursing services to individuals, families, and groups in the home, community, and health centers.

• Provides nursing care, health assessments, health guidance, health education, andreferral services to individuals, families, groups, and institutions.
• Administers prescribed medical treatments and emergency care to patients.
• Assists physicians and others in health clinics.
• Provides Family Planning Services and child immunizations based on current federal, state and local regulations
• Performs various health screenings.
• Provides health screening education and counseling in the areas of diseaseprevention, health maintenance, and mental health.
• Participates in the instruction, orientation, and oversight of new public health nurses,nursing assistants, volunteers, and others.
• Prepares and maintains nursing records and reports.
• Administers seasonal and routine vaccines to people of all ages (Infants - Older Adults); adheres to CDC guidelines
• Maintains accurate immunization records in compliance with state regulations and HIPPA
• Educates patients on vaccine benefits, side effects, and aftercare

Examples of Other Duties

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 an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Graduation from an accredited diploma school of nursing, plus at least one year of professional nursing experience. (Additional qualifying education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.)
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate in arts degree in nursing, plus at least two years' professional nursing experience. (Additional qualifying education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.)

Preferred Qualifications

At least one year of experience in direct outpatient sexual health.

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.

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.

Examination Procedure

Qualified applicants will be assigned a rating based on an evaluation of their training and experience as submitted on their application and supplemental questionnaire.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation

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

Office of Human Resources, Baltimore County Government, 308 Allegheny Ave., Towson, MD 21204