Charge Nurse - Lactation/Nutrition Consultant

Position Title Charge Nurse - Lactation/Nutrition Consultant (Community Health Nurse 3A) – Family Health Services Division (WIC Program). About the Position Advanced senior/lead-level professional nursing work performed to address the health care needs of target populations (e.g., infants, youth, adults, and seniors) through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role serves as a Charge Nurse for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program and requires a Registered Nurse with formal training in nutrition science and current certification as an International Board‑Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). The position provides a variety of professional nursing and health care services to clients, patients, families, and groups from diverse cultural backgrounds designed to promote health and wellness. Responsibilities Provides advanced lactation care as an IBCLC while functioning as Charge Nurse to ensure appropriate triage, clinical decision making, and quality of care for breastfeeding participants. Coordinates and oversees local agency breastfeeding promotion and support activities, ensuring alignment with WIC program goals, public health priorities, and clinical standards of care. Serves as the lead clinical resource for breastfeeding care, triaging referrals, prioritizing high‑risk cases, and assigning or coordinating services to appropriate staff. May exercise limited supervisory duties and responsibilities over subordinate staff. Plans and coordinates the daily work activities of subordinate staff such as nurses, therapists, health aides and clerical support staff. Coordinates the provision of nursing/medical care services for clients/patients with other agencies/programs. Provides orientation, on‑job training and continuing education for staff supervised. Reviews and analyzes patient records for accuracy, completeness and appropriateness; takes action if indicated. Serves on departmental and interagency committees, task forces, commissions, and boards. Interprets departmental policies and procedures for staff. Assists staff with determining nursing and mental health care needed by complex patients and resolving crisis situations. Assists in the development of standards and procedures related to the provision of services and assures compliance with them. Triages new referrals to determine how quickly patients need to be seen and assigns cases. Collects and summarizes program data, submits required reports of program activities and accomplishments to program chief or other administrators. Assists in budget development and preparation by providing narrative and statistical information. Willingly and cooperatively performs tasks and duties which may not be specifically listed in the classification specification or position description, but which are within the general occupational category and responsibility level of the employee's classification of work. 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. Two (2) years of post‑licensure community health nursing experience. 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. Must possess and maintain a valid Class C driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle when required for the performance of job‑related duties. Possession of a valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification at time of appointment. Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience may also be considered. Please note there is no equivalency for the required certifications. Preferred Qualifications Formal training in nutrition science and current certification as an International Board‑Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). EPIC Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience. Application Instructions EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION WHICH CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION. Salary Range Transparency The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Job Location 9314 Piscataway Road, Clinton, MD, 20735 Conditions of Employment Possess 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. Possess and maintain a valid Class C driver's license. Possess a valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification at time of appointment. 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 assigned duties. Successfully pass pre‑employment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings. Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. This position is essential. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non‑standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave. #J-18808-Ljbffr