This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.Regular Schedule: 34 hours per weekA Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Department of Corrections.
Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.
A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.
Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government 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), certification(s) or license(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.Failure to submit proof of License(s), Certification(s) and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of license(s), certification(s), and/or education must be submitted with each application.Under general supervision, directs, provides oversight and monitors the contractual medical services in the Department of Corrections. Serves as the medical liaison for the Department of Corrections.
- Assists in the development, implementation, and assessment of inmate's medical services, policies, and procedures.
- Researches, analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of policies, procedures, operations, processes and delivery of health care services as it pertains to the inmate population based on industry standards.
- Compiles, interprets, and submits monthly operational reports to administration for the purpose of managing the health and welfare of the inmate population.
- Oversees the execution of the department's medical contract.
- Conducts administrative and management projects relative to correctional programs and audits.
- Gathers, maintains, and evaluates corrections data to ensure the department is in compliance with federal, state and local standards (contracts).
- Researches, prepares, analyzes and presents statistical data and reports.
- Documents vendor non-compliance and applies necessary financial assessments against the vendor for such failure.
- Evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of contractual services.
- Assists in contract renegotiation.
- Develops and conducts training for correctional staff and contractual medical employees.
- Provides orientation program and monitors job performance of contractual medical employees.
- Serves as liaison between contractors, the department, and other agencies.
- Represents the department at meetings or on committees.
- Serves on boards or commissions.
- Reviews individual medical charts to ensure that incarcerated individuals are provided with the industry standard of care.
Examples of other Duties- Establishes and maintains working relationships with the Baltimore County Department of Health and other agencies and institutions.
- Addresses and responds to constituent and inmate concerns.
- Develops and coordinates the Quality Assurance program with the Department of Health.
- Represents the Department on various boards, committees, and commissions.
- 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.)Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in nursing
PLUSFive years of clinical nursing experience, one year of which was in a supervisory capacity.
OR Graduation from an accredited diploma school of nursing
PLUS Six years of clinical nursing experience, one year of which was in a supervisory capacity.
OR Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate of arts degree in nursing
PLUS Seven years of clinical nursing experience, one year of which was in a supervisory capacity.
(Additional qualifying education beyond a bachelor's degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required non-supervisory experience.)
Proof of License(s), Certification(s) and EducationApplicants are required to submit proof of license(s), certification(s) and 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.Failure to submit proof of License(s), Certification(s) and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of license(s), certification(s), 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).Mail or deliver documents to:ATTN: Correctional Nurse Administrator - Non-MeritOffice of Human ResourcesBaltimore County Government308 Allegheny Ave.Towson, MD 21204You MUST attach your transcript(s), certification(s), or license(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.
Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification is essentially sedentary but may entail occasional walking, lifting, or other limited physical activities. Work is performed in a fully operational correctional facility, which includes direct inmate contact and all inherent 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.
