Nurse Monitor

Salary: $48.03 Hourly

Location : Towson, MD

Job Type: NON-MERIT

Job Number: NM .140 03-23

Department: HEALTH

Opening Date: 04/22/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Regular Schedule: 30 hours per week.

Several non-merit vacancies exist in the Community Health Services/Community First Choice Program of Baltimore County Department of Health and Human Services.

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

Definition of Responsibilities
Nurse Monitors provide quality assurance oversight (QA) ofResidential Service Agencies (RSAs) serving at-risk Medicaid participants.

Nurse monitors liaison with Adult Evaluation and Referral (AERS) staff, Support Planners (SPs), and the Office of Health Care Quality (OHCQ) to facilitate the health and safety of participants in a variety of community settings.

Monitors work flexible hours including evenings and weekends to meet the needs of participants who receive in-home services around the clock.

Monitors possess medical-surgical/geriatric and/or pediatric experience, strong assessment skills, the ability to work independently in a home setting, and the capacity to instruct and evaluate providers of in-home assistance to vulnerable Medicaid participants across the age spectrum as needed.

Monitors must be familiar with/able to learn and interpret applicable COMAR regulations.

Monitors possess a high degree of electronic medical record experience/computer literacy and excellent documentation skills.

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.

All interested candidates must apply at this time.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You must attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Examples of Duties

Job Purpose
Nurse Monitors provide quality assurance oversight (QA) ofResidential Service Agencies (RSAs) to ensure the health and safety of at-risk Medicaid participants.

Essential Job Duties

• Review State Tracking System (LTSS) data/interRAI assessments and any attachments upon assignment of cases.
• Contact assigned clients/representatives timely.
• Make home visits at a frequency determined by the medical/social-emotional status of the participant.
• Conduct in person Quality Assurance reviews annually and as needed. Contact SPs and RSAs to coordinate care/resolve care issues promptly.
• Verify presence and appropriateness of (nursing) care plans for participants.
• Report deficiencies via LTSS to MHD and other agencies as needed.

Examples of Other Duties
Complete all documentation/submit all activity billing via LTSS timely and in keeping with Program policies/processes. Make joint home visits with SPs and other agencies (i.e. Adult or Child Protective Services) as necessary. Performs other related duties as required.

NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.
Qualifications

Required Qualifications
This position requires a registered nurse with a Maryland license and a minimum of 2 years professional nursing experience.

Education: Must possess at least an AA in nursing, bachelors in nursing or other field preferred.

Experience: Must have at least 2 years medical/surgical experience.

Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a valid license to practice as a professional registered nurse, issued by the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses, is required at the time of appointment.

Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a noncommercial, class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment. All licenses and certifications must be maintained at current levels throughout employment.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcript must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered.

Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)

Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Nurse Monitor
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204
You must attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of applicable COMAR regulations
• Knowledge of nurse best practices for assessment and care planning
• Knowledge of corrective action plans
• Knowledge of nursing delegation/Nurse Practice Act

Skills:

• Must be able to and learn and use current State Tracking System technology
• Must be computer literate/EMR proficient
• Must be able to navigate the County by car
• Must be able to provide outreach and teaching (participants, families, SPs, RSAs)
• Must be able to link participants to other services
• Must be able to advocate for services as needed

Abilities:

• Ability to work independently in a home setting
• Ability to instruct and evaluate providers of in-home assistance to vulnerable Medicaid participants across the age spectrum
• Ability to oversee/evaluate the performance of Residential Service Agencies (RSAs) to ensure the health and safety of at-risk participants

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questionnaire. Be sure to state the dates, duties and responsibilities of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation.
Conditions of Employment

Nurse Monitors must be available to make visits/contacts outside regular County hours (8:30 am - 4:30 pm) and/or on weekends as needed. Monitors must agree to document all billable activities in the LTSS and submit activity billing timely.

Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a valid license to practice as a professional registered nurse, issued by the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses, is required at the time of appointment.

Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a noncommercial, class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment.

All licenses and certifications must be maintained at current levels throughout employment.

Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification may include the performance of physical activities such as walking, standing, and lifting, the operation of medical equipment and instruments, and travel throughout the county. Duties may expose incumbents to various bio-medical hazards.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.

Employment Benefits for Non-Merit or Non-Classified, Part-Time Employees

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.

Smoke free workplace
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.

Drug free workplace
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.

Employee Assistance Program
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.

Health Insurance
In order to qualify for health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance), part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.

Life Insurance
In order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.

Retirement
Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.

Paid Leave
Sick Leave - Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on accrual. Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement.

Vacation Leave - Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase after five, ten and fifteen years of service generally.

Holidays - Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year. Other part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees working 29 hours per week or less will receive two paid holidays per calendar year. These holidays are the Christmas holiday and the Independence Day holiday.

Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave

Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.

Direct Deposit
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.

Deferred Compensation
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.

Disclaimer

This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.

01

The purpose of the supplemental questions listed below is to further evaluate your experience and education to determine your eligibility for this job classification. Answer each question accurately and thoroughly. To be considered for this position, the experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application. Questions with text answers require you to include the name of the employer/organization and dates of the specific experience.

• I have read and acknowledge the above instructions.

02

Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience/History" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for this position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.)

• I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

03

Are you currently a merit (full-time), non-merit (part-time), or temporary employee of the Baltimore County General Government?Employees of Baltimore County Public Schools, Baltimore County Public Library, Baltimore County's court systems or Baltimore County Community College and employees of temporary services used by the County are not considered employees of the Baltimore County General Government.

• Yes
• No

04

Select the type of driver's license you currently hold. Be sure you have provided your driver's license number, class and state in the previous section of this application.

• Commercial Driver's License equivalent to commercial, Class A Maryland Driver's License.
• Commercial Driver's License equivalent to commercial, Class B Maryland Driver's License.
• Commercial Driver's License equivalent to a Commercial Class C Maryland Driver's License with a Passenger Endorsement.
• Non-Commercial Driver's License equivalent to a non-commercial, Class C Maryland Driver's License.
• Provisional Non-Commercial Driver's License equivalent to a Provisional Non-Commercial, Class C Maryland Driver's License.
• Driver's License Learners Permit
• I do not have a driver's license.

05

Do you have a valid license to practice as a professional registered nurse, issued by the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses?

• Yes. I have attached proof of License(s) to my application.
• No

06

Choose the answer that best describes your level of education and/or experience.

• I have a bachelors' degree in nursing from an accredited college/university and have graduated from a registered nursing program approved by the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses.
• I have an associate in arts degree in nursing from an accredited college/university and have graduated from a registered nursing program approved by the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses. Plus two (2) years professional nursing work experience.
• I have a diploma from an accredited school of nursing and have graduated from a registered nursing program approved by the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses. Plus four (4) years professional nursing work experience.
• I do not have the above combinations of education and experience for this position.

07

Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. If you chose "No" in the previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question.

08

How many years of nursing experience do you have?

• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 2-5 years
• 6-9 years
• 10+ years
• I do not have any nursing experience.

09

Do you have at least two (2) years medical-surgical/geriatric and/or pediatric work experience as a registered nurse?Note: Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History section of this application in order to receive credit.

• Yes
• No

10

Do you have experience with quality assurance oversight of Residential Service Agencies to ensure the health and safety of at-risk Medicaid participants?

• Yes
• No

11

Do you have experience instructing and evaluating providers of an in-home assistance to vulnerable Medicaid participants across the age spectrum as needed?

• Yes
• No

12

Do you have experience working independently in a home setting as a registered nurse?

• Yes
• No

13

Do you have experience working with electronic medical records?

• Yes
• No

14

If you answered "Yes" to the above question, describe in detail your experience working with electronic medical records. If you chose "No" in the previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question

15

Do you have knowledge of TSS and/or FMR?

• Yes
• No

16

Are you willing to work in a position that requires travel between work sites using your personal transportation? A mileage allowance, set by Baltimore County Policy, shall be paid to County employees who use their privately-owned vehicles for official County travel necessary to carry out the required or authorized duties of their positions.

• Yes
• No

17

Nurse Monitors must be available to make visits/contacts outside regular County hours (8:30 am - 4:30 pm) and/or on weekends as needed. Monitors must agree to document all billable activities in the LTSS and submit activity billing timely. Are you willing and able to accept these conditions of employment?

• Yes
• No

18

The work of this classification may include the performance of physical activities such as walking, standing, and lifting, the operation of medical equipment and instruments, and travel throughout the county. Duties may expose incumbents to various bio-medical hazards.

• Yes
• No

19

Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks. Are you willing to accept these conditions of employment?

• Yes
• No

20

I understand I am responsible for maintaining the accuracy of my contact information, including my street address, my e-mail address, and my contact telephone numbers. My failure to maintain accurate contact information may result in my not receiving information regarding this job announcement and/or may result in my not being further considered for this employment opportunity. To update this information visit www.governmentjobs.com, click on the "career seekers" link, and follow the prompts.

• I have read and acknowledge the above instructions.

Required Question

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