Community Health Nurse II; STD​/HIV), Grade 24

Please note: The salary range above represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $80,070 - $120,296
, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Montgomery County is located adjacent 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 meets 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.

Public Health Services is currently recruiting an enthusiastic and professional Registered Nurse to become part of the multidisciplinary Specialty Medical Clinic team that provides treatment to our HIV positive population. The ideal candidate is committed and dedicated to providing services to our vulnerable community in Montgomery County, Maryland. The county’s HIV program provides services and cares for HIV positive, uninsured and under‑insured county residents.

This position will be responsible for the delivery of nursing care, managing medication/treatment, compliance and follow up. Multilingual ability in Spanish is preferred for this position.

• Providing direct nursing care to a diverse HIV positive population, as well as treatment in the STI clinic.
• Performing intake assessments, administering vaccines, drawing blood as needed (in the absence of the phlebotomist/clinic tech), assisting physicians with exams/procedures, making referrals, providing patient education i.e., medication adherence and treatment compliance.
• Maintaining client/patient records and entering clinical information via Next Gen electronic health record systems.
• Accessing community resources and making appropriate referrals as needed.
• Communicating pertinent health information to other health care providers as needed.
• Working collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive care to HIV positive clients.
• Providing coverage as needed in STI clinic.
• Attending required staff and team meetings.

Two (2) years of full‑time equivalent post‑licensure experience as a RN Nurse, One (1) year of which must have been in the nursing area working In Public Health clinical setting.

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.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

• 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.