Public Health Nurse Non-Merit (Specialist Lead)

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.
 
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.

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 in a timely manner. 
• Conducts home visits.
• Completes nursing assessments and high-quality person-centered care planning in a timely manner to ensure timely access to home and community-based services.
• Provides case management, ongoing monitoring, and evaluation of the person-centered care plan.
• Assesses and monitors clients' physical and mental states of health and determines the 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 essential job functions for each position in the class. Not all positions may be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.

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:
Plus at least two years' professional nursing experience.
 
 Additional qualifying education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
 
Preferred 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 the preschool special education system of services
 
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 position's required and preferred qualifications. 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 - AERS - Non-Merit
 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.

Salary : $39 - $51