Public Health Nurse - Adult Evaluation and Review Services Program - Non-Merit

Pay Schedule XIV, Grade R06, Regular

Schedule:

30 hours per week.

A vacancy exists in the Department of Health and Human Services, Adult Evaluation and Review Services Program.

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 within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

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

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.

Youmust 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 license(s) certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Examples of Duties

Job Purpose

Under general supervision, plans, coordinates, and provides professional public health nursing assessment and person-centered care planning to individuals, families, and groups in home and community-based settings.

Essential

Job Duties

* Provides nurse monitoring for the In-Home Aide Services Program

* Provides nursing assessments, person-centered care planning and referral services to individuals, families, groups, and institutions.

* Reviews Maryland Department of Health Long Term Services and Supports Tracking System (LTSS) assessment requests upon assignment of cases.

* Contacts assigned clients/representatives timely.

* Conducts home visits.

* Completes nursing assessments and high-quality person-centered care planning timely to ensure timely access to home and community-based services.

* Provides case management, ongoing monitoring and evaluation of person-centered care plan.

* Assesses and monitors clients' physical and mental states of health and determines need for community-based resources.

* Ensures compliance with state, federal and Medicaid regulations.

* Provides health screening education and counseling in the areas of disease prevention, health maintenance, and mental health.

* Participates in the instruction and orientation of new public health nurses.

* Prepares and maintains nursing records and reports.

Examples of Other Duties

Performs other related duties as required.

* Provides CPR instruction

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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in nursing.

OR

Graduation from an accredited diploma school of nursing;

Plus

At least one year of professional nursing experience.

OR

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate in arts degree in nursing:

Plusat least two years' professional nursing experience.

Additional qualifying education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Preferred Experience

Experience working with a Maternal and Child Health Program and/or Infants and Toddlers Program

Experience working with families of young children with special needs

Experience providing early childhood intervention and preschool special education system of services

Licenses and Certificates

Possession of a valid license to practice as a professional registered nurse, issued by the…