Public Health Nurse

Salary: $33.35 - $48.03 Hourly

Location : Towson, MD

Job Type: NON-MERIT

Job Number: NM.140 04-24

Department: HEALTH

Opening Date: 10/25/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

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

Regular Schedule: Non-Merit positions in the agency can be 8 hours to 34 hours per week

Several Non-Merit positions are available in several divisions within Baltimore County Department of Health and Human Services.
Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.
A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in this classification may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested candidates must apply at this time.

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
Under general supervision, plans, coordinates, and provides professional public health nursing services to individuals, families, and groups in the home, community, and health centers.

Essential Job Duties

• Provides nursing care, health assessments, health guidance, health education, and referral services to individuals, families, groups, and institutions.
• Administers prescribed medical treatments and emergency care to patients.
• Provides and assists in the provision of patient case management and monitoring.
• Assess and monitors patients' physical and mental states of health and determines need for community based resources.
• Establishes nursing care priorities and coordinates the care with other resources.
• Monitors the progress of the patient care plan.
• Oversees and evaluates home-based services.
• Ensures compliance with Medicare and Medicaid regulations.
• Assists physicians and others in health clinics.
• Monitors and reports on patients' care plan progress.
• Conducts home visits and renders preventive nursing care.
• Performs various health screenings.
• Provides health screening education and counseling in the areas of disease prevention, health maintenance, and mental health.
• Participates in the instruction, orientation, and oversight of new public health nurses, nursing assistants, volunteers, and others.
• Prepares and maintains nursing records and reports.

Examples of Other Duties
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 this position. They may not include all of the essential job functions of this position. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.
Qualifications

Required Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in nursing.

OR

Graduation from an accredited diploma school of nursing, plus at least one year of professional nursing experience.

Additional qualifying education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

OR

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate in arts degree in nursing, plus at least two years' professional nursing experience.

Additional qualifying education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required 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.

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 transcripts 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. ()

Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Public Health Nurse Non-Merit
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.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Qualified applicants will be assigned a rating based on an evaluation of their training and experience as submitted on their application and supplemental questionnaire. Applicants are advised to state the dates, duties and responsibilities of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.
Conditions of 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" 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 understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

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

Driver's License 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

Are you a licensed registered nurse in the State of Maryland?

• Yes
• No

06

If you answered "Yes" to the above question, what is your registration number and the expiration date? If you chose "No" to the previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question.

07

Which answer best describes your level of education and/or experience?

• I have a master's of science degree in nursing (MSN) from an accredited college/university.
• I have a bachelor's of science degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited college/university.
• I have an associate in arts degree (AAN) or 60 credits towards a bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college/university plus at least two years' professional nursing experience.
• I have 90 credits towards a bachelor's degree plus at least one year professional nursing experience.
• I have a diploma from an accredited school of nursing plus at least one year professional nursing experience.
• I do not meet the minimum requirements of this position.

08

How many years of nursing experience do you have?

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

09

Do you have the ability to read, write and speak a language other than English?

• Yes
• No

10

If you answered "Yes" to the above question, what other language(s) do you read, write or speak. If you chose "No" in the previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question.

11

Do you have experience in quality improvement to improve practice processes and outcomes?

• Yes
• No

12

If you answered "Yes" to the above question, describe in detail your experience working in quality improvement to improve practice processes and outcomes. If you chose "No" in the previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question.

13

Do you have the ability to analyze data and develop action plans to meet strategic planning goals?

• Yes
• No

14

If you answered "Yes" to the above question, describe a past or present position where you analyzed data and developed action plans to meet strategic planning goals. 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.

15

Do you have experience working in public health, outpatient or community health centers?

• Yes
• No

16

If you answered "Yes" to the above question, describe in detail a past or present position where you worked in public health, outpatient, or community health centers. If you chose "No" in the previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question.

17

Do you have any experience as a licensed registered nurse in the following? Check all that apply: Note: This experience MUST be included on your application in order to receive credit.

• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Newborn, Nursery and Maternal Child health
• Cancer Treatment
• OB/GYN
• High Risk Infants
• Geriatric
• Adult Care
• Adult Evaluation and Review Services
• Medical-Surgical
• Tuberculosis Control
• Home Care
• Women's Health
• Sexually Transmitted Diseases
• Substance Abuse
• Experience working with homeless/shelter residents
• Mental Health
• HIV Case Management
• Chronic Diseases
• Behavioral Health
• Communicable Disease
• Environmental Health Services
• Other
• I do not have any of the above experience

18

If you checked "Other" to the above question, describe in detail your other experience.If you did not check "Other" in the previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question.

19

Do you have any of the following clinical skills as a licensed registered nurse? Check all that apply:Note: This experience MUST be included on your application in order to receive credit.

• Phlebotomy
• Injections (children and adults)
• Screenings and assessments of children
• Screenings and assessments of adults
• Immunizations
• Dispensing Medications
• Certification to place/read Mantoux Tuberculin Skin Test
• Certification to provide pre/post tests HIV counseling and testing
• Screenings and assessments of disabled population
• Screenings and assessments of psychiatric issues
• I do not have any of the above clinical skills.

20

Do you have case management experience?

• Yes
• No

21

If you answered "Yes" to the above question, describe in detail your experience as a case manager. If you chose "No" in the previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question.

22

Do you have home visiting experience?

• Yes
• No

23

If you answered "Yes" to the above question, describe a past or present position where you provided home visits? If you chose "No" in the previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question.

24

Do you have experience working with a population of culturally diverse patients?

• Yes
• No

25

If you answered "Yes" to the above question, describe in detail your experience working with a population of culturally diverse patients. If you chose "No" in the previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question.

26

What area of practice are you interested in and have experience? Check all that apply:Note: This experience MUST be included on your application in order to receive credit.

• Maternal Child Health
• Home Health/Adult Services
• Geriatrics
• Chronic Disease
• Young Children
• Tuberculosis
• Case Management
• Prenatal Early Childhood
• Substance Abuse
• Community Health Services/Adult Evaluation
• Behavioral Health
• Mental Health
• Detention Center

27

Provide specific example(s) of the experience you checked in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and dates(s) you performed these duties. If you do not have this experience, respond by entering N/A to this question.

28

Do you have experience working in the field of tuberculosis?

• Yes
• No

29

If you answered "Yes" to the above question, describe in detail your experience working in the field of tuberculosis. If you chose "No" in the previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question.

30

Are you comfortable treating patients with a communicable disease?

• Yes
• No

31

Do you have work experience assisting functionally and chronically disabled adults who are at risk of institutionalization?

• Yes
• No

32

Do you have experience working with electronic medical records?

• Yes
• No

33

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.

34

These positions are Non-Merit. Select the type of positions for which you would like to be considered.

• Non-Merit: 30-34 hours/week. Usually offers health insurance, vacation and other benefits.
• Non-Merit: Less than 30 hours/week. May offer other benefits.

35

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.Are you willing and able to accept this condition of employment?

• Yes
• No

36

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. Are you willing and able to accept these conditions of employment?

• Yes
• No

37

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 and able to accept these conditions of employment?

• Yes
• No

38

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 statement.

Required Question

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