REGISTERED NURSE SUPERVISOR MEDICAL*REPOST*

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MDH Western Maryland Hospital Center

This recruitment is for multiple part-time contractual positions. The positions' responsibilities include, but are not limited to: providing quality resident/patient care, medication management, nursing assessments, wound care, and respiratory care as specified on the patient/resident care plans and assignment sheets according the policy and procedures of Western Maryland Hospital Center. This position is responsible for physical order entry (i.e.,  transcription of orders, renewals, recopies) and ensuring all follow through notification/transcription is completed by the end of assigned shift (i.e., updates to care plans, kardex, and family notification). The position will act as designated team leader, team center nurse, and lead/coach peers or non-professional staff, as necessary, and will report changes in condition to the shift leader, nurse practitioner, and/or physician, as necessary.

The Registered Nurse Manager of Nursing Services assists the Assistant Director of Nursing in developing and implementing goals, objectives, standards, policies and procedures for the Nursing Department at Western Maryland Hospital Center. This is a managerial supervisory position responsible for planning safe, high quality, and efficient nursing utilizing expert clinical knowledge and decision-making, delegation, and communication skills. This position Develops/coordinates facility wide programs for prevention and management of skin breakdown. Provides expert consultation and hands-on care for individual patients with acute or chronic wounds. Establishes/coordinates multi-disciplinary, comprehensive management plans. Performs conservative sharp instrumental wound debridement of devitalized tissue and chemical cauterization per physician order. Coordinates care for populations of patients identifying trends and developing standardized prevention and treatment protocols; refines protocols based on outcomes. Develops/implements educational programs for patients, staff and other health care providers. Coordinates quality improvement initiatives to optimize skin and wound outcomes. Advocates for the patient with skin and wound care needs and assists the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) and collaborates with other departments to coordinate resident care.

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

Experience: Three years of experience as a Registered Nurse to include one year in a supervisory, administrative or teaching capacity and two years in the Medical option.

Notes: 

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or a related field from an accredited college or university for one year of the required general experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s degree in Nursing or a health related field from an accredited college or university for two years of the required general experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service  experience as a commissioned officer in Nursing classifications or Nursing and Hospital Administration specialty codes in the Nursing field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

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

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). 

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. 

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

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 recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.

NOTICE: Federal COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Certain Maryland Department of Health (MDH) Employees 

 

Per the emergency regulation issued by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) (86 FR 61555), and as permitted to go into effect by the U.S. Supreme Court on January 13, 2022, all staff at the Maryland Department of Health’s CMS certified health care facilities are required to receive either a first or single COVID-19 dose and provide proof of their vaccination status by January 29, 2022.

 

If selected for this position, candidates will be required to provide proof of vaccination status or have an approved religious or medical exemption prior to appointment.