Public Health Nurse

Pay Schedule III, Grade 18N. Regular

Schedule:

35 hours per week.

A vacancy exists in the Bureau of Clinical Services, Department of Health and Human Services.

Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

Under general supervision, plans, coordinates, and provides professional nursing consultation services to non-public schools in the delivery of school health programs.

• Oversees the delivery of health programs in non-public schools and assists staff in the promotion of a safe and orderly school environment.
• Evaluates plans for the administration of first aid for injury and illness.
• Advises and assesses the coordination of health care interventions, including emergency responses.
• Reviews plans for the administration of medications and health care treatments and assures compliance with state medication administration regulations.
• Identifies health barriers to student achievement and works with schools to help families and staff remediate issues.
• Assists in developing plans for students with chronic health conditions.
• Assists school staff in assessing the health needs of the community.
• Advises school staff on the coordination of health matters between the health care provider, family, and school.
• Assesses compliance with state immunization requirements and pre-school enrollment screenings.
• Consults on the conduction, coordination, and follow-up of health screening programs, including hearing, vision, and scoliosis screenings.

• Provides other related duties as required.

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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.)

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate in arts degree or a bachelor's degree in nursing, plus graduation from a nurse practitioner program approved by the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses

Gradation from an accredited diploma school of nursing, plus graduation from a nurse practitioner program approved by the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses.

Bilingual in Spanish/English strongly preferred

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. Certification as a Nurse Practitioner 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. All licenses and certifications must be maintained at current levels throughout employment.

Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questionnaire. Be sure to state the dates, duties and responsibilities of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation.

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 expose incumbents to various bio-medical hazards.

Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination and drug screen and an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.