Come join our team! Located minutes from downtown Washington, DC Prince George’s is the perfect vibrant community to live, work, and play! We are Prince George’s Proud! NOW HIRING A COMMUNTY HEALTH NURSE. MUST BE A MARYLAND REGISTERED NURSE (RN). Located in the heart of the Baltimore/ Washington, DC Metro corridor, Prince George’s County in Maryland borders Washington, D.C. and is just 37 miles south of the city of Baltimore. Encompassing almost 500 square miles, with over 900,000 residents Prin... more details
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Come join our team!
Located minutes from downtown Washington, DC Prince George’s is the perfect vibrant community to live, work, and play!
We are Prince George’s Proud!
NOW HIRING A COMMUNTY HEALTH NURSE.
MUST BE A MARYLAND REGISTERED NURSE (RN).
Located in the heart of the Baltimore/Washington, DC Metro corridor, Prince George’s County in Maryland borders Washington, D.C. and is just 37 miles south of the city of Baltimore. Encompassing almost 500 square miles, with over 900,000 residents Prince George's County has an urban atmosphere that provides a scenic and peaceful place to live, work, and play.
The Prince George's County Government Department of Health is seeking qualified applicants to fill a Community Health Nurse I/II position, grade A18/A21, within its Family Health Services / TB Program Division.
THIS POSITION HAS BEEN REPOSTED.
PRIOR APPLICANTS TO THIS POSITION DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.
About the Position: This is entry level professional staff work performed to address the health care needs of target populations (e.g. infants, youth, adults, seniors) using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Incumbents provide a variety of professional nursing and health care services to a diverse range of clients, patients, families, and groups from diverse cultural backgrounds. Direct nursing care provided by incumbents is designed to promote health and wellness and prevent disease and disability.
Candidates must have a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland issued by the Maryland State Board of Nursing at the time of appointment.
Incumbents experience frequent contacts with nursing, medical, and social services personnel in order to coordinate and provide comprehensive nursing services to the public. Work assignments are performed in a variety of community settings (e.g., home, clinics, schools, office) and may expose the employee to infectious/ contagious diseases. Work assignments are performed within the framework of established nursing care standards and departmental policies and procedures. Work is performed under the close supervision of higher level nursing personnel and is evaluated through observation, record review, and employee/ management conferences. Upon the satisfactory completion of a one (1) year probationary period, entry level incumbents may be non-competitively promoted to the II full performance level at management's discretion.
Examples of Work
What You'll Do:
Performs entry level professional nursing services in order to address the health care needs of target populations (e.g., infants, youth, adults, seniors).
Assesses the health care needs/requirements of target populations (e.g., infants, youth, adults, seniors).
Develops comprehensive nursing care plans for clients/patients. Implements/adjusts comprehensive nursing care plans for clients/patients.
Evaluates the status/condition/progress of the patient and takes appropriate action. Counsels patients from target populations about health care needs.
Makes visits to clients/patients in their homes or other settings.
Participates in meetings/workshops/training sessions/ conferences.
Maintains accurate, complete, and retrievable charts/records/ data/statistics/logs/files in order to document health care services provided.
Administers oral medications and/or gives injections to patients.
Assesses patients prior to administration of medication.
Qualifications
What You'll Need: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from an accredited school, college, university or an equivalent program with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or a related health field
Possession of a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland issued by the Maryland State Board of Nursing at the time of appointment.
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.
EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION WHICH CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
Additional Information
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Upon selection, the candidate must:
This is an essential position. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate. Essential employees are expected to report to work or remain at work when other County employees are granted administrative leave.
Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties.
DURATION OF ELIGIBILITY: Candidates will be selected from a temporary register of eligible candidates, which will become effective approximately four (4) weeks after the closing date. Once a selection has been made, the register will expire.
ELIGIBILITY TO WORK: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to show and verify authorization to work in the United States.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/e-verify. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Internal Applicants: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.
Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity in the Workplace
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