Community Health Nurse / Registered Nurse RN - REPOST

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

Location : MD 20785, MD

Job Type: Probationary FT

Job Number: 8637

Department: Department of Health

Division: HAPA

Opening Date: 10/23/2024

Closing Date: 11/13/2024 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!

Hiring a Community Health Nurse. Must be a Registered Nurse (RN).
• UP TO $2,000 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR REGISTRED NURSES WITH PUBLIC HEALTH EXPERIENCE. Conditions Apply
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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 Family Health Services /HIV Aids Case Management Division.

THIS POSITION HAS BEEN REPOSTED. CANDIDATES WHO HAVE PREVIOUSLY APPLIED TO THIS JOB NUMBER 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. Incumbents experience frequent contacts with nursing, medical, and social services personnel in order to coordinate and provide comprehensive nursing 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 close supervision of higher level nursing personnel and is evaluated through observation, record review, and employee/ management conferences.

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.
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.
• Administers oral medications and/or gives injections to patients.
• Assesses patients prior to administration of medication

• 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.
• 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 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 hire
• 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.
• 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.
• Incumbents may be considered ESSENTIAL employees and are required to work during emergency situations, including inclement weather, natural and man-made disasters, etc. , and conform/perform according to Department/Agency policy/procedure.