Workplace Infectious Disease Prevention Nurse

Aahealth; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 100,565,000 - 101,942,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health plan

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Deferred compensation

Job summary

The Anne Arundel County Department of Health is seeking a Workplace Infectious Disease Prevention Nurse to join the Bureau of Disease Prevention and Management in Annapolis, MD. This full-time county contractual position offers an hourly wage of $35.28 and a 40-hour work week.

Responsibilities include ensuring OSHA/MOSH compliance, training staff on BBP, PPE, respiratory protection, TB and infection control, and meeting CDC/MDH guidelines.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Experience writing policy and procedures and designing and presenting health education.
• Current license as a Registered Nurse in Maryland.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with OSHA and MOSH regulations to prevent work-related illness.
• Provide training on BBP, PPE, respiratory protection, TB and infection control per DOH/CDC/MDH guidelines.
• Ensure all DOH employees meet health requirements and receive testing or training as needed.
• Travel to other Department of Health locations in Anne Arundel County to provide training and testing.

Skills

Nursing

Policy writing

Health education

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Job description

Workplace Infectious Disease Prevention Nurse

$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.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

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