Community Health Nurse

Nature and Variety of Work Come join our team. We are Prince George's Proud. Located minutes from downtown Washington, DC Prince George's is the perfect community to live, work, and play. Hiring a Community Health Nurse. Must be a Registered Nurse. Located in the heart of the Baltimore/Washington, DC Metro corridor, Prince George's County in Maryland borders Washington D.C. and is just 37 miles south of the city of Baltimore. Encompassing almost 500 square miles, with over 900,000 residents Prince George's County has an urban atmosphere that still manages to provide a scenic and peaceful place to live, work, and play. The Prince George's County Government Department of Health is seeking qualified applicants to fill a fulltime Community Health Nurse I/II position, grade A18/A21 within its Health/Environmental/Disease Control Division. THIS POSITION HAS BEEN REPOSTED. CANDIDATES WHO HAVE ALREADY APPLIED TO THIS POSTING DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY. About the Position: This is an entry level professional staff position. The incumbent in this position provides nursing services for the purpose of health promotion, education and coordination of care. Population served are infants, youth, adults and seniors The incumbent must have and maintain a valid Registered Nurse (RN) License Issued by the Maryland Board of Nursing or a license recognized by the Compact State Agreement. Examples of Work What You'll Do: Obtain a comprehensive health history from a client to confirm no significant health changes. Teaches and demonstrates client care procedures and health promotion concepts to clients and their families. Documents patient's assessments, treatment, intervention and progress in accordance with Health Department, State and Federal guidelines Determine the frequency of Nurse Monitoring Visits Evaluate the quality of personal assistance services delivered by the Residential Service Agencies (RSAs). Confers with health professionals and Supports Planners. Qualifications What You'll Need: 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 or an equivalent combination of education and experience. License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland. Possession of a valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Certification Possession of a valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION WHICH CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION. PRFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in nursing Home Visiting Experience Proven experience and desire to work in a team oriented, fast-paced and professional environment. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Possession of a valid license to operate a motor vehicle. Possession of a valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification Additional Information CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:Upon selection, the candidate must: 1. Possess and maintain a current valid Registered Nurse License issued by the Maryland State Board of Nursing. Please provide a copy of your license and indicate license number or a license recognized by the Compact State Agreement at the time of your application. 2. Possess and maintain a valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification at the time of appointment. 3. Pass a thorough background investigation 4. Possess and maintain a valid driver's license 5.Pass a through employment physical examination 6. Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency. 7. Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties. DURATION OF ELIGIBILITY: Candidates will be selected from a temporary register of eligible candidates, which will become effective approximately four (4) weeks after the closing date. Once a selection has been made, the register will expire. 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 show and verify authorization to work in the United States. 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 or visit their website at dhs.gov/e-verify. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. 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 in the Workplace