REGISTERED NURSE *Re-post*

17

Anne Arundel County:

7899 House of Correction Rd

Jessup MD 20794

Provides care within the scope of nursing practice to employees in a State Public Safety and Correctional Facility. Provides infectious disease prevention, prevention of occupational hazard exposure, consultation/referral, and general health assessments to state employees.

Annual Health Assessments for Respirator Fit Testing of mandated positions and Correctional Dietary Officers.

Occupational infectious disease prevention: Tuberculosis evaluation and Hepatitis Immunization.

Provides education at Academy and In-service settings that complies with the directives of Occupational Health.

Administrative processes, record keeping, ATR designation for Drug Testing, and communication/collaboration with supervisors and other regional agency staff.

Provides general occupational nursing care to employees.

Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques

Assesses the current health status of employees receiving care.

Works with the Occupational Health team in developing and implementing appropriate nursing care measures, health programs, and care plans.

Interprets agency policies, objectives, and services to employees. May provide counseling, guidance and education necessary in treatment of occupational health.

May provide appropriate referrals and follow-up services.

May temporarily assume neighboring region’s Occupational Health Nurse’s assignments.

Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Proficient in electronic data entry.

Provides education related to Occupational Health directives and initiatives at Agency’s mandated In-service and Academy Training.

Distributes and Tracks naloxone as directed by EPORP.

Acts as the ATR for regional drug testing needs, as necessary.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.

Education:   Determined by the Maryland State Board of Nursing under the licensing requirements for Registered Nurses.

Experience: None.

1. Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse from the Maryland State Board of Nursing, 4140 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21215 or possess a current multi-state license in party states that candidates have declared as primary states of residence.

2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of an automobile. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

3. Employees in this classification may be required to successfully complete cardiopulmonary resuscitation training and maintain current certification.

1. Employees in this classification are subject to call-in and, therefore, will be required to provide the facility with a phone number at which they can be reached.

2. Employees in the classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with the Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be  placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year. 

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to: Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment & Examination, 300 E. Joppa Road, Suite 1000, Towson, MD 21286. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.

J. Rolon

410-339-3695

If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method is to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-585-0570 (providing a cover sheet with your contact information, recruitment name, recruitment number and the number of pages faxed). Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment & Examination at 410-339-6500, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

If you are having difficulties with submitting your online application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.