Charge Nurse - Lactation/Nutrition Consultant

Charge Nurse - Lactation/Nutrition Consultant

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 grade A24 position, in the Family Health Services Division.

About the Position

This is advanced senior/lead 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. Such services provided by incumbents are designed to promote health and wellness and prevent disease and disability. At this level, an incumbent is generally responsible for implementing and managing the work within an assigned area. They may function in one (1) of three (3) different capacities as (1) an advanced senior nurse with extensive experience and training providing advanced direct nursing services to a specific target population (e.g. pregnant adolescents, premature infants, elderly, etc.) or (2) as a clinic charge nurse with the responsibility for the daily on-site management of a public health clinics/facilities or (3) as an assistant supervisor that provides direct support to a higher level community health management position by supervising/training lower level staff or performing special projects. Incumbents experience frequent contacts with nursing, medical, and social services personnel in order to coordinate and provide comprehensive health and nursing care programs and 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 general supervision of higher-level health and nursing personnel and is evaluated through observation, record review, and employee/management conferences.

About the Agency

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.

• 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-the-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 in the resolution of 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 perform 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.
• Possession of a valid license to operate a motor vehicle when required for the performance of job-related duties at time of appointment.
• 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 required certifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal training in nutrition science and current certification as an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).

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.

Tentative Interview Dates: August 24, 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.

Job Location: 9314 Piscataway Rd, Clinton, MD 20735

Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must (where applicable):

• 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.
• Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.
• Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. 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.