Vacancies exist within the various bureaus of the Health Department.
An eligible list will be established based on the examination as outline below. Vacancies occurring within this class in any office or department of Baltimore County Government may be filled from this eligible list.
All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.
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.
Please list all promotions and changes in job due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. You must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.
Examples of Duties:
Under general supervision, plans, coordinates, and provides professional public health nursing services to individuals, families, and groups in the home, community, and health centers. •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 and assists in the provision of patient case management and monitoring. •Assess and monitors patients' physical and mental states of health and determines need for community based resources. •Establishes nursing care priorities and coordinates the care with other resources. •Monitors the progress of the patient care plan. •Oversees and evaluates home-based services. •Ensures compliance with Medicare and Medicaid regulations. •Assists physicians and others in health clinics. •Monitors and reports on patients' care plan progress. •Conducts home visits and renders preventive nursing care. •Performs various health screenings. •Provides mental health therapy to individuals, groups, and families. •Administers psychotropic medications and assists in planning and implementing Individual Treatment Plans (ITPs). •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 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 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 Education, Licenses and Certificates Applicants are required to sumit proof of education beyond high school to meet the required qualifications for this job. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Documents may be emailed to: dclocker@baltimorecountymd.gov; or mailed to the Office of Human Resources; 308 Allegheny Ave., Towson, MD 21204, ATTN: PHN-DC
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 expose incumbents to various bio-medical hazards.
Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation Applicant's selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screen and an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education and fingerprint check.
