Public Health Nurse - Non-Merit (Specialist Lead)

Baltimore County • Full-time • Towson, Maryland, United States • $33 - $48 / hour • 1m ago

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.

Regular Schedule: Non-Merit positions in the agency can be 8 hours to 34 hours per week

Several Non-Merit positions are available in several divisions within Baltimore County Department of Health and Human Services.

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 this classification 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.

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

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.
Assess 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.

NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for this position. They may not include all of the essential job functions of this position. 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.

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.

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 ofLicenses, Certifications and Education

Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications 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 Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered.

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: Public Health Nurse Non-Merit

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.

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