Public Health Nurse (HHS Clinical Services)

Baltimore County; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government agency is seeking a Public Health Nurse to provide nursing services in the community. Responsibilities include health assessments, administering treatments, and coordinating care. Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in nursing and a valid nursing license in Maryland. This role is a full-time position with a regular schedule of 35 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Possession of a valid license to practice as a professional registered nurse in Maryland.
• Additional qualifying education may be substituted for experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and provide professional public health nursing services.
• Administer prescribed medical treatments and emergency care.
• Conduct home visits and provide health education.

Skills

Public health nursing

Patient care

Health education

Emergency care

Case management

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Diploma in nursing + 1 year experience

Associate in arts degree in nursing + 2 years experience

Job description

This job announcement is currently on hold. Candidates are still encouraged to apply as we anticipate interviews being re-opened shortly.

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

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

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

Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested candidates must apply at this time.

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.

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

Job Purpose

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

Essential Job Duties

• Provides nursing care, health assessments, health guidance, health education, and referral services to individuals, families, groups, and institutions.
• Administers prescribed medical treatments and emergency care to patients.
• Provides and assists in the provision of patient case management and monitoring.
• Assesses and monitors patients' physical and mental states of health and determines need for community-based resources.
• Establishes nursing care priorities and coordinates the care with other resources.
• Monitors the progress of the patient care plan.
• Oversees and evaluates home-based services.
• Ensures compliance with Medicare and Medicaid regulations.
• Assists physicians and others in health clinics.
• Monitors and reports on patients' care plan progress.
• Conducts home visits and renders preventive nursing care.
• Performs various health screenings.
• Provides health screening education and counseling in the areas of disease prevention, 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.

Examples of Other Duties

Performs other related duties as required.

Required Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in nursing.

OR

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.

OR

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.

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 beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Proof of license(s) certifications, and/or 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)

Application Instructions

Mail or deliver documents to: ATTN: Public Health Nurse (F&A), Office of Human Resources, Baltimore County Government, 308 Allegheny Ave., Towson, MD 21204

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

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. Applicants are advised to state the dates, duties and responsibilities of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

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 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.