COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE II

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MDH - Frederick County Health Department

This 20 hour per week part-time contractual position will provide basic wound care, including wound assessment, basic treatment, wound education, and safer injection practices education for Syringe Services Program participants and assess need for further medical treatment, making referrals as needed. Administer and record confirmatory HCV RNA testing to individuals who test positive for Hepatitis C. Submit sample to State Laboratory, recording and communicating test results to individuals. Other confirmatory testing based on need. Deliver Syringe Services Program services to participants, including but not limited to distribution of syringes, distribution of other drug use equipment, distribution of fentanyl test strips & xylazine test strips, collection of syringes using safe disposal containers, rapid HIV, HCV & syphilis education & testing, and Overdose Response Training & distribution of Narcan distribution. Maintain supplies for wound care and blood draws and provide supply orders to the supervisor in a timely manner. Prepare wound care & other harm reduction kits for distribution to PWUD. Conduct outreach to PWUD and businesses/agencies that serve PWUD to increase awareness of wound care services and make recommendations and provide education. To include but not limited to, house visits post OD, to SSP participants or people discharged from FHH, shelters, encampments, urgent cares, primary care providers, etc. Outreach to medical providers to educate on harm reduction services, explore partnerships and reduce stigma. Make referrals & linkages to care & community supports, and coordinate follow up with Peer Recovery staff, referrals and linkages to care could include but is not limited to, substance use and mental health treatment; primary care; vocational and educational services; housing; peer led recovery supports and relevant services. Coordination to be made with Peer Recovery staff, providing referral and/or linkage to care documentation for follow up.

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.  

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.

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.