Community Health Nurse II, Grade 24

Montgomery County (MD) • Full-time • Rockville, Maryland 20850, United States • $74,390 - $119,104 / year • 4d ago

The expected salary range for this position on hire is $74,390 - 96,747

WHO WE ARE

Montgomery County is locatedadjacent to Washington, D.C., and with over one million residents, is the most populous County in the State of Maryland. The County is also the most diverse County in the State and ranks among the top ten most diverse Counties in the nation. Montgomery County contains many major U.S. government offices, scientific research and learning centers, and business campuses.

The Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for delivery of the County’s public health and human services that meet the needs of our community’s most vulnerable children, adults and seniors. The Department provides services through more than 120 programs at more than 20 locations. With over 2,000 employees, the Department of Health and Human Services is the largest County Department.

As a Department, we believe health and wellness of the county can only be achieved by ensuring that every resident has fair opportunities to reach their fullest potential. This means access to quality housing, transportation, education, employment, health care, human services, safe neighborhoods, and healthy food. HHS provides critical services for residents who face a variety of obstacles in achieving their full potential. HHS plays an essential role in building a healthy and strong community.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Aging & Disability Services is seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic licensed Registered Nurse (RN) to provide Adult Protective Services clinical intervention for medically fragile and vulnerable adults, frail elderly, mentally, chronically, and terminally ill, and intellectually disabled adults, aged 18 and over. These clients are seen in the community, in their homes. The employee in this position must be able to work well independently and have excellent written and communication skills. This position requires a high level of organization and the ability to prioritize competing client needs with case documentation.

Working independently to make comprehensive assessments along with developing and initiating individualized plans of care.
Preparation of court reports for guardianship.
Act as surrogate decision maker and case manager for court referred disabled adults for whom the Department has been appointed guardian of the person.
Consultation and collaboration with other staff within the Department as well as with collateral agencies such as the MCPD, State's Attorney's Office, County Attorney's Office, private attorneys, guardians of property, and community public and private agencies as required.

Experience: Two (2) years of full-time equivalent post-licensure experience as a RN Nurse, one year of which must have been in the nursing area working with Seniors and Adults over the age of 18.

Education: Graduation from a National League for Nursing accredited college or university or an equivalent program as determined by the Maryland Board of Examiners with a bachelor's degree in nursing.

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

LICENSE:

• Possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the Maryland State, of Maryland issued by the Maryland Board of Examiners is required at the time of appointment. If the license is temporary, a regular Maryland RN license must be obtained within ninety (90) days of appointment.

• The State of Maryland accepts as valid the current RN licensure from a candidate's primary state of residence if that state has an interstate compact with Maryland. The states having this interstate compact are Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Wisconsin. (This equivalency only applies to candidates whose primary residence is not Maryland). Any Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) applying for licensure and living in a member state of the Multistate Licensure Compact must take the NCLEX exam in their home state.

Note: There will be no substitutions for this section.

We will use interview preference criteria:

Licensed Registered Nurse who adheres to the principles, theories, and methods of the Nurse Practice Act
Experience working in nursing facilities and/or assisted living facilities.
Experience working in a home care setting and/or providing interventions in the client's home.
Experience functioning independently in a community setting with adults over 18.
Experience working with clients with Intellectual Disabilities and/or Chronic Mental Illness

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