Registered Nurse Manager Medical; Rn Manager - Afwc)

GRADE

22

MDH, Kent County Health Department

Chestertown, MD 21620

The main purpose of this position is to plan and coordinate the provision of nursing care for all shifts within a Residential Intermediate Care Facility for the treatment of Substance Use Disorders. This position will directly supervise all Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), including Registered Nurse Supervisors and Registered Nurse Charges, and indirectly supervise subordinate staff positions that are part of the nursing care team.

This position will supervise and coordinate nursing care services provided at a 40+ bed facility. This position will provide supervision and direct the work of a diversified team and monitor the utilization of best practice treatment modalities to ensure quality standards of care are provided. This position will ensure compliance with AF Whitsitt Center policies and procedures, COMAR regulations and Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) accreditation standards and provide program oversight for grant‑funded services as assigned.

Employees in this classification are subject to call‑in and will be required to provide the facility with a phone number at which they can be reached.

• Education:
  
  A Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a health‑related field from an accredited college or university.
• Experience:
  
  Four years of experience as a Registered Nurse to include two years in the Medical option and one year in a supervisory, administrative or consultative capacity.
• Notes:
  • 1. Candidates may substitute the possession a Master's degree in Nursing or a health‑related field from an accredited college or university and two years of experience as a Registered Nurse in the Medical option for the required education and experience.
  • 2. Candidates may substitute six years of experience as a Registered Nurse to include three years in a supervisory, administrative or teaching capacity in the Medical option for the required education and experience requirements.
  • 3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Nursing classifications or Nursing and Hospital Administration specialty codes in the Nursing field of work on a year‑for‑year basis for the required experience and education.

• Experience supervising or managing nursing staff in an inpatient, residential, behavioral health or substance use disorder treatment setting.
• Experience providing care to individuals with substance use disorders, co‑occurring mental health conditions and withdrawal management needs.
• Experience and/or working knowledge of CARF accreditation standards, Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) licensure requirements, COMAR regulations and quality assurance processes.

• 1. Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse from the Maryland State Board of Nursing, 4140 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21215 or possess a current multi‑state license in party states that candidates have declared as primary states of residence.
• 2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of an automobile. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

Employees in this classification are subject to call‑in and, therefore, will be required to provide the facility with a phone number at which they can be reached.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.

Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.

Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained…