Public Health Nurse (Men's Shelter)

Baltimore County; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office of Human Resources

Job summary

Baltimore County is seeking a Public Health Nurse to provide professional nursing services at the Westside Men’s Shelter in Towson, MD. The role involves health assessments, education, referrals, and emergency care under general supervision.

Qualified candidates hold a nursing degree and license; hospital or community health experience is a plus. The position requires a 35-hour workweek with standard county benefits and eligibility for promotional opportunities within the department.

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.
• OR Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate in arts degree in nursing, plus at least two years' professional nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, plans, coordinates, and provides professional public health nursing services to the men residing in the Baltimore County Westside Men’s Shelter.
• 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 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.

Skills

Public health nursing

Nursing assessment

Health education

Emergency care

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Diploma in nursing

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.

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.

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.

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

Under general supervision, plans, coordinates, and provides professional public health nursing services to the men residing in the Baltimore County Westside Men’s Shelter.

Examples of Primary 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 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.

(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.

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 equivalency documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)

Mail or deliver documents to:

ATTN: Public Health Nurse - Center Based Services

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

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.