NURSE Practitioner II; Nurse Practitioner​/Midwife II

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Somatic Health/Clinical Services, Charles H. Hickey, Jr. School Campus 9700 Old Harford Road, Parkville, MD 21234 (Baltimore County)

Join Us in Making a Difference at DJS!

The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) is dedicated to transforming young lives, creating safer communities, and fostering equitable systems. We are seeking passionate individuals for the role of Nurse Practitioner II, so come join our team and make a meaningful impact on youth and the community at DJS!

This is a full-time position; however, we will also consider qualified candidates seeking part-time employment at 50% FTE or greater. Please indicate your availability in the Employment Preferences section of the application.

This position is responsible for:

• Providing primary health care services for youth at DJS facilities and shelter;
• Overseeing the DJS vaccination program for youth and assisting with outbreak and infection control;
• Assisting the DJS Medical Director as needed on quality assurance activities, health initiatives, policy and protocol development, and special projects.

An employee in this class exercises independence of action and initiative.

The incumbent must be on call on a rotating basis. Limited telework allowed.

Education:

Determined by the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses under the certification requirements for Nurse Practitioner or Nurse-Midwife.

Experience:

One year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner or as a Nurse-Midwife.

Note:

Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Nurse Practitioner or Nurse Midwife classification or Nurse Practitioner or Nurse-Midwife specialty codes in the Nursing field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

• Family or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
• More than one year of experience providing primary care as a nurse practitioner to male and female adolescent patients
• Experience working in a correctional, residential, or school-based setting
• Experience assisting with outbreaks, infection control, and/or vaccination programs
• Experience performing quality assurance activities
• Experience writing policy and procedures
• Experience with opioid overdose prevention and managing youth with opioid use disorders
• to be in shared coverage for on-call duties after hours, and to travel to DJS facilities as needed

1. Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a current certificate as a Nurse Practitioner or as a Nurse Midwife from the Maryland State Board of Nursing, 4140 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21215.

2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. 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 may be subject to call and, therefore, may be required to provide the agency with a telephone number at which they can be reached.

Please ensure that your completed application includes sufficient information to demonstrate that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All documentation related to your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date; information received after this date will not be considered. Candidates who meet the qualifications will remain on the certified eligible list for a period of one (1) year. This list may also be used to fill similar positions within this classification in the future.

The assessment may involve a rating of your application based on your education, training, and/or experience as it relates to the position's requirements. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please report all relevant experience and education. For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of equivalent American education, as determined by a Foreign Credential Evaluation Service, at the time of hire.

Please complete the supplemental questionnaire, if applicable. They will be used when rating applications. Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your completed application to receive credit. Missing or…