Community Health Nurse I/II / RN - REPOST

prince george s county
US - Maryland - Maryland Line
November 13, 2024
Medical

Salary: $43,945. 00 - $72,800. 00 Annually

Location : MD 20785, MD

Job Type: Probationary FT

Job Number: 8599

Department: Department of Health

Division: Tuberculosis

Opening Date: 10/30/2024

Closing Date: 11/21/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Nature and Variety of Work

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.

We are Prince George's Proud!

NOW HIRING A COMMUNTY HEALTH NURSE. MUST BE A MARYLAND REGISTERED NURSE (RN).

The Prince George's County Government Department of Health is seeking qualified applicants to fill a Community Health Nurse (RN) I/II position, grade A18/A21, within its Family Health Services / TB Program Division.

THIS POSITION HAS BEEN REPOSTED. CANDIDATES WHO HAVE PREVIOUSLY APPLIED TO THIS POSITION DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.

About the Position:
This is entry 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. Direct nursing care provided by incumbents is designed to promote health and wellness and prevent disease and disability.

Upon the satisfactory completion of a one (1) year probationary period, entry level incumbents may be non-competitively promoted to the II full performance level at management's discretion.

Candidates must have 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.

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.
Examples of Work

Performs entry level professional nursing services in order to address the health care needs of target populations (e. g. , infants, youth, adults, seniors).
Assesses the health care needs/requirements of target populations (e. g. , infants, youth, adults, seniors).
Develops comprehensive nursing care plans for clients/patients. Implements/adjusts comprehensive nursing care plans for clients/patients.
Evaluates the status/condition/progress of the patient and takes appropriate action.
Counsels patients from target populations about health care needs.
Makes visits to clients/patients in their homes or other settings.
Participates in meetings/workshops/training sessions/ conferences.
Maintains accurate, complete, and retrievable charts/records/ data/statistics/logs/files in order to document health care services provided.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited school, college, university or an equivalent program with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or a related health field
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.

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.

EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION WHICH CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

Additional Information

Job Location: Cheverly Health Center, 3003 Hospital Drive, Cheverly, MD

Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must:

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, if applicable.
May be required to successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.
This is an essential position. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate. Essential employees are expected to report to work or remain at work when other County employees are granted administrative leave.

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 888-#-# 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

General Plan Information:

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