COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE II

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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

The primary purpose of this position is to provide medically based administrative and clinical supervision to the Family Support Workers (In-Home Aide) and secondarily, to provide nursing oversight of the Social Services to Adult/Senior Care and Project Home clients. This position also completes RN assessments for each current client, twice a year, as well as initial assessments to determine if new clients should receive IHAS services. This position provides supervision of the In-Home Aide workers who are responsible for providing personal care and chore services for elderly and disabled adults. Services are provided based on the treatment care plan that is developed between the client, the in-home aide, and the social worker/caseworker of the case. This position will provide oversight of the case based on a medical model to ensure appropriate services and techniques are provided. Services are provided for customers who are over 18 years of age, disabled or frail elderly and who meet program income and asset guidelines. Programmatic management, fiscal oversight, staff personnel functions and administrative support are job functions essential to the purpose of this position.

Education:   A Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.

Experience: None.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute a Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and one year of experience as a Registered Nurse for the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute two years of experience as a Registered Nurse for the required education.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Nursing classification or Nursing or Health Care Specialist specialty codes in the Nursing field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required education.  

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

One year of experience working with the adult population.

Limited to candidates willing to accept employment in Frederick County.

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.

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

Employees in this classification will be required to provide the facility with a telephone number at which they can be reached.

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.  

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service is required prior to hire.

All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date.

It is imperative to list all computer and software experience on your application pertaining to your job duties. 

BENEFITS OF STATE EMPLOYMENT:

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost. Click on this link for more details: