Charge Nurse - Lactation/Nutrition Consultant

Charge Nurse - Lactation/Nutrition Consultant

Come join our team! Prince George's County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

The Prince George's County Department of Health is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Charge Nurse - Lactation/Nutrition Consultant (Community Health Nurse 3A) grade A24 position, in the Family Health Services Division (WIC Program).

This is 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 position serves as a Charge Nurse within 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. These services are designed to promote health and wellness and prevent disease and disability. This position is considered essential. At this level, the position is generally responsible for implementing and managing work within an assigned program area. The role may function in one (1) of three (3) capacities: (1) as an advanced senior nurse with extensive experience and specialized training providing advanced direct nursing services to a specific target population (e.g., pregnant adolescents, premature infants, older adults, etc.); (2) as a clinic charge nurse responsible for the daily on-site management of public health clinics or facilities; or (3) as an assistant supervisor providing direct support to higher-level community health management staff through the supervision and training of lower-level personnel and the coordination of special projects. The position requires frequent interaction with nursing, medical, and social services professionals to coordinate and deliver comprehensive health and nursing care programs and services to the public. Work is performed in a variety of community settings, including homes, clinics, schools, and offices, and may involve exposure to infectious or contagious diseases. Assignments are carried out within established nursing care standards and departmental policies and procedures. Work is performed under the general supervision of higher-level health and nursing personnel and is evaluated through observation, record reviews, and employee-management conferences.

The Prince George's County Health Department's (PGCHD) vision is that all Prince Georgians are their healthiest at every age and every stage. Their mission is to lead, engage, and empower our community to work collaboratively towards disease prevention, health equity, and total well-being. The PGCHD works to protect and support the public's health through numerous services that range from restaurant inspections and disease tracking to care coordination and health promotion. The department is composed of four divisions: Behavioral Health Services, Environmental Health and Disease Control, Family Health Services, and Health and Wellness, supported by the Office of Administration, Office of Human Resources and the Office of the Health Officer. The mandate of the department has been, and will remain, broad. This plan emphasizes improving core functions and operations, including protecting the public from health threats, implementing strategies to support healthy living, and maintaining a focus on vulnerable populations, while developing efficient internal processes to support these activities.

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. 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 provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.

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 and Inclusion in the Workplace.