Public Health Nurse; Men's Shelter

Position: Public Health Nurse (Men's Shelter)
Pay Schedule III, Grade 18N, Regular

Schedule:

35 hours per week.

Vacancies exist in the Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Clinical Services.

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice.

Applicants are advised to apply promptly.

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.

All interested transfer and promotional 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 license(s) certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Examples of Duties

Under general supervision, plans, coordinates, and provides professional public health nursing services to the men residing in the

Baltimore County Westside Men's Shelter.

Examples of Primary 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 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 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.

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

OR

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 of Licenses, Certifications and Education

Applicants are required to submit proof of 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. Proof of license(s) certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

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 - Center Based Services

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.

Conditions of Employment

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…