Lead Medical Unit Nurse - Charge RN

Location of Position MDH, Deer's Head Hospital Center, Salisbury, MD Grade 20 Main Purpose of Job This position is the lead level of work responsible for nursing care in unit on an assigned shift(s). This position provides nursing care in a medical setting. This position will assign, review and approve the work of and train Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and the non‑licensed nursing or support staff assigned to the work area for a shift. Minimum Qualifications Education: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Nursing under the licensing requirements for Registered Nurses. Experience: Two years of experience as a Registered Nurse, one year of which must have been in the Medical option for . Notes Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a related field from an accredited college or university for the one year of general experience. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s degree in nursing or a health‑related field from an accredited college or university for the required experience. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Nursing classifications or Nursing and Hospital Administration specialty codes in the Nursing field of work on a year‑for‑year basis for the required experience. Licenses, Registrations and Certifications Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse from the Maryland State Board of Nursing, 4140 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21215 or possess a current multi‑state license in party states that candidates have declared as primary states of residence. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of an automobile. 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 required to successfully complete cardiopulmonary resuscitation training and maintain current certification. Special Requirements Employees in this classification are subject to call‑in and, therefore, will be required to provide the facility with a phone number at which they can be reached. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Maryland