What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Health Nurse Administrator - Cancer Program position at Baltimore County, MD?
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Pay Schedule XII, Grade 4M
A vacancy exists in the Bureau of Community Health Services, Department of Health and Human Services.
A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.
Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.
All interested transfer and promotional 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 license(s) certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Examples of Duties
Under direction, plans, develops, organizes, directs, and controls the public health grants, programs and services of the Cancer Program.
Examples of Essential Duties
Assists in the development, implementation, and assessment of public health programs, policies, and procedures.
Plans, coordinates, and directs all cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment programs, including the supervision of professional nursing, other clinical staff and other administrative staff.
Assists in the recruitment, selection, and assignment of nursing and other staff. Plans, develops, and implements training and orientation programs.
Provides advice and consultation to professional staff and agency management regarding public health programs and activities related to cancer.
Assists in the planning and preparation of operating and grant budgets. Supports contract initiation, negotiation and provider credentialing.
Directs Program medical billing and the preparation and maintenance of records, reports, statistics, and related correspondence.
Establishes and maintains working relationships with officials and professional staff of other agencies and institutions.
Examples of Other Duties
Represents the Department on various boards, committees, and commissions.
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 all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)
Qualifications
Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in nursing, plus five years' public health nursing experience, two years of which were in a supervisory capacity. (Additional qualifying education beyond a bachelor's degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required non-supervisory experience.)
OR
Graduation from a recognized college or university with an associate in arts degree in nursing, plus seven years' public health nursing experience, two years of which were in a supervisory capacity. (Additional qualifying education beyond a bachelor's degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required non-supervisory experience.)
OR
Graduation from an accredited diploma school of nursing, plus six years' public health nursing experience, two years of which were in a supervisory capacity. (Additional qualifying education beyond a bachelor's degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required non-supervisory experience.)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level)
Thorough knowledge of nursing principles, practices, procedures, medical billing and methods. Thorough knowledge of public health nursing. Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of supervising public health programs and staff. Knowledge of current health issues and trends.
Skill in the performance of public health nursing services. Skill in supervising health care providers. Skill in the drafting of reports, correspondence, and other documents.
Ability to effectively administer programs, grants, and budgets. Ability to understand, interpret, and apply federal and state regulations. Ability to use a computer and computer software packages.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Full Performance)
Knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Knowledge of programs and services provided by the County and other health care providers.
Skill in the administration of programs, grants, and budgets. Skill in the development and assessment of public health programs. Skills in the understanding of basic contract initiation, negotiation and professional credentialing.
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.
Applicants are required to submit proof of 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. Proof of license(s) certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
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. (www.WES.org)
Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Public Health Nurse Administrator - Cancer Program
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.
308 Allegheny Avenue
Towson, Maryland, 21204
Pay Schedule XII, Grade 4M
A vacancy exists in the Bureau of Community Health Services, Department of Health and Human Services.
A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.
Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.
All interested transfer and promotional 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 license(s) certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Examples of Duties
Under direction, plans, develops, organizes, directs, and controls the public health grants, programs and services of the Cancer Program.
Examples of Essential Duties
Assists in the development, implementation, and assessment of public health programs, policies, and procedures.
Plans, coordinates, and directs all cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment programs, including the supervision of professional nursing, other clinical staff and other administrative staff.
Assists in the recruitment, selection, and assignment of nursing and other staff. Plans, develops, and implements training and orientation programs.
Provides advice and consultation to professional staff and agency management regarding public health programs and activities related to cancer.
Assists in the planning and preparation of operating and grant budgets. Supports contract initiation, negotiation and provider credentialing.
Directs Program medical billing and the preparation and maintenance of records, reports, statistics, and related correspondence.
Establishes and maintains working relationships with officials and professional staff of other agencies and institutions.
Examples of Other Duties
Represents the Department on various boards, committees, and commissions.
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 all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)
Qualifications
Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in nursing, plus five years' public health nursing experience, two years of which were in a supervisory capacity. (Additional qualifying education beyond a bachelor's degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required non-supervisory experience.)
OR
Graduation from a recognized college or university with an associate in arts degree in nursing, plus seven years' public health nursing experience, two years of which were in a supervisory capacity. (Additional qualifying education beyond a bachelor's degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required non-supervisory experience.)
OR
Graduation from an accredited diploma school of nursing, plus six years' public health nursing experience, two years of which were in a supervisory capacity. (Additional qualifying education beyond a bachelor's degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required non-supervisory experience.)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level)
Thorough knowledge of nursing principles, practices, procedures, medical billing and methods. Thorough knowledge of public health nursing. Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of supervising public health programs and staff. Knowledge of current health issues and trends.
Skill in the performance of public health nursing services. Skill in supervising health care providers. Skill in the drafting of reports, correspondence, and other documents.
Ability to effectively administer programs, grants, and budgets. Ability to understand, interpret, and apply federal and state regulations. Ability to use a computer and computer software packages.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Full Performance)
Knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Knowledge of programs and services provided by the County and other health care providers.
Skill in the administration of programs, grants, and budgets. Skill in the development and assessment of public health programs. Skills in the understanding of basic contract initiation, negotiation and professional credentialing.
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.
Applicants are required to submit proof of 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. Proof of license(s) certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
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. (www.WES.org)
Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Public Health Nurse Administrator - Cancer Program
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 Full-Time, Merit or Classified Employees
Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to full-time,merit or classified employees. Some benefits vary for sworn employees of the Police and Fire Departments. 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.
Salary
Annual Salary review - Step increases may be granted on anniversary date based on satisfactory job performance
General Increases - Cost of living increases and adjustments may be granted as legislated.
Longevity Increases - In accordance with the specific pay schedule, a full-time merit or classified employee may receive a longevity increase, equivalent to one step, upon completion of a certain number of years of classified service with the County.
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
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
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 (ERS), with very limited exceptions.
Paid Leave
Paid benefits listed below vary depending upon the Classification.
Sick Leave
Vacation Leave
Personal Leave
Holidays
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.
Educational Assistance
70 to 80 percent tuition reimbursement following successful completion of pre-approved courses related to position. Amount of reimbursement and fiscal year dollar limitations vary with bargaining group.
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.
Salary : $84,256 - $92,063
