COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE II (FULL-TIME CONTRACTUAL) MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH COMMUNITY NURSE

Main Purpose of Job The main purpose of this full-time contractual position is to implement maternal and child health grants at the local health department (LHD) level. This position will provide case management services to pregnant and postpartum community residents. This position will assist with tracking grant-associated performance measures and identify realistic opportunities for program growth within the LHD's capabilities. This position will also assist with other nursing duties, including emergency preparedness response and vaccination clinics, as needed.

GRADE

STD0019

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Caroline County Health Department Denton, MD 21629 Main Purpose of Job The main purpose of this full-time contractual position is to implement maternal and child health grants at the local health department (LHD) level. This position will provide case management services to pregnant and postpartum community residents. This position will assist with tracking grant-associated performance measures and identify realistic opportunities for program growth within the LHD's capabilities. This position will also assist with other nursing duties, including emergency preparedness response and vaccination clinics, as needed. Minimum Qualifications Education : A Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university. Experience : None. Notes Candidates may substitute a Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and one year of experience as a Registered Nurse for the required education. Candidates may substitute two years of experience as a Registered Nurse for the required education. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Nursing classification or Nursing or Health Care Specialist specialty codes in the Nursing field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Desired Or Preferred Qualifications The desired candidate should possess the following: Experience providing care to pediatric patients and administering immunizations to patients across the lifespan. Experience providing case management services to pregnant and postpartum individuals. Experience tracking grant performance measures and program data.

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. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland. Special Requirements Employees in this classification will be required to provide the facility with a telephone number at which they can be reached.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies. Benefits Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract, and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits. Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12-month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Maryland