Workplace Infectious Disease Prevention Nurse

Anne Arundel County Department of Health; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 62,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health plan

Equal Opportunity Employer

Smoke-Free Workplace

Job summary

Anne Arundel County Department of Health in Annapolis, MD seeks an RN to ensure workplace safety compliance and deliver training on BBP, PPE, respiratory protection, TB and infection control. You will align with DOH policies, OSHA and MOSH mandates, and CDC/MDH guidelines.

The role requires an active Maryland RN license, an associate degree in nursing, and the ability to develop and present health education materials while coordinating testing or training for staff across DOH locations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Experience writing policy and procedures and designing and presenting health education.
• Current RN license from the Maryland Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with OSHA and MOSH regulations to prevent work-related illness.
• Provide training to employees on BBP, PPE, respiratory protection, TB and infection control per DOH policy, OSHA/MOSH mandates, and CDC/MDH guidelines.
• Ensure all DOH employees meet health requirements and receive testing or training as needed.

Skills

Policy writing

Health education

Training

Team player

Tech-savvy

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Job description

Salary

$35.28 per hour

Posted Date

09/02/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Bureau: Disease Prevention and Management | Infectious Disease Prevention and Control

Full-Time County Contractual

Position open to all qualified candidates.

Location:

1 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401

Hours:

40 hours per week

Benefits:

Participation in the County’s group health plan including prescription, dental, and optical, paid holidays and sick leave. Optional deferred compensation program at employee's own expense.

Job Description

Nature of Work:

Ensure compliance with regulations from the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the state Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH) in order to prevent work-related illness. Provide training to employees on bloodborne pathogens (BBP), personal protective equipment (PPE), respiratory protection, tuberculosis (TB) and infection control based on Anne Arundel County Department of Health (DOH) policy, OSHA/MOSH mandates and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Maryland Department of Health (MDH) guidelines. Ensure all DOH employees meet the health requirements for their position and receive testing or training as needed.

Education

Minimum Qualifications

Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.

Experience

Experience writing policy and procedures and designing and presenting health education.

License Or Certification

Must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse from the Maryland Board of Nursing.

Notes

The base location is 1 Harry S. Truman Parkway in Annapolis, with travel to other Department of Health locations in Anne Arundel County to provide training and testing.

Desired Or Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of federal regulations from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and a team player who is flexible and tech-savvy.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Smoke-Free Workplace