What are the responsibilities and job description for the HIV/STI Community Health Nurse II Grade 24 position at Montgomery County Government?
About The Position
The expected salary range for this position on hire is $77,738 - $101,101
Who We Are
Montgomery County is located adjacent to Washington, D.C., and with over one million residents, is the most populous County in the State of Maryland. The County is also the most diverse County in the State and ranks among the top ten most diverse Counties in the nation. Montgomery County contains many major U.S. government offices, scientific research and learning centers, and business campuses.
The Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for delivery of the County’s public health and human services that meets the needs of our community’s most vulnerable children, adults and seniors. The Department provides services through more than 120 programs at more than 20 locations. With over 2,000 employees, the Department of Health and Human Services is the largest County Department.
As a Department , we believe health and wellness of the county can only be achieved by ensuring that every resident has fair opportunities to reach their fullest potential. This means access to quality housing, transportation, education, employment, health care, human services, safe neighborhoods, and healthy food. HHS provides critical services for residents who face a variety of obstacles in achieving their full potential. HHS plays an essential role in building a healthy and strong community.
Who We Are Looking For
Public Health Services is seeking a professional, dedicated, and experienced registered nurse who is committed to expanding the STI clinic's capacity to screen, educate and provide prevention services to Montgomery County's most vulnerable residents. This position will directly impact the STI Clinic's capacity to expand testing, treatment, and prevention activities to reduce the spread of STI's, and rapidly detect HIV and provide linkage to care service s.
What You'll Be Doing
The Community Health Nurse II will work under the general supervision of the HIV/STI Nurse Manager to provide community health nursing services to county residents seeking care in the STI Clinic at the Dennis Avenue Health Center in Silver Spring and at the Up C ounty Regional Services Center in Germantown. This position will work directly with patients and multidisciplinary team members to:
Experience: Two (2) years of full-time equivalent post-licensure experience as a RN Nurse, one year of which must have been in the nursing area working with seniors and Adults over the age of 18. Nurse case management and/or advanced knowledge in the ability to manage complex acute, chronic, and communicable diseases i.e., HIV, STI.
Education: Graduation from a National League for Nursing accredited college or university or an equivalent program as determined by the Maryland Board of Examiners with a bachelor's degree in nursing .
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
License
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
We will use interview preference criteria :
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov . Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference .
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law : Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code . Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
The expected salary range for this position on hire is $77,738 - $101,101
Who We Are
Montgomery County is located adjacent to Washington, D.C., and with over one million residents, is the most populous County in the State of Maryland. The County is also the most diverse County in the State and ranks among the top ten most diverse Counties in the nation. Montgomery County contains many major U.S. government offices, scientific research and learning centers, and business campuses.
The Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for delivery of the County’s public health and human services that meets the needs of our community’s most vulnerable children, adults and seniors. The Department provides services through more than 120 programs at more than 20 locations. With over 2,000 employees, the Department of Health and Human Services is the largest County Department.
As a Department , we believe health and wellness of the county can only be achieved by ensuring that every resident has fair opportunities to reach their fullest potential. This means access to quality housing, transportation, education, employment, health care, human services, safe neighborhoods, and healthy food. HHS provides critical services for residents who face a variety of obstacles in achieving their full potential. HHS plays an essential role in building a healthy and strong community.
Who We Are Looking For
Public Health Services is seeking a professional, dedicated, and experienced registered nurse who is committed to expanding the STI clinic's capacity to screen, educate and provide prevention services to Montgomery County's most vulnerable residents. This position will directly impact the STI Clinic's capacity to expand testing, treatment, and prevention activities to reduce the spread of STI's, and rapidly detect HIV and provide linkage to care service s.
What You'll Be Doing
The Community Health Nurse II will work under the general supervision of the HIV/STI Nurse Manager to provide community health nursing services to county residents seeking care in the STI Clinic at the Dennis Avenue Health Center in Silver Spring and at the Up C ounty Regional Services Center in Germantown. This position will work directly with patients and multidisciplinary team members to:
- Manage nurse led STI assessment and screening visits for asymptomatic patients
- Coordinate care and treatment with medical providers
- Administer oral and injectable treatment as well as vaccines
- Provide education and referrals to patients
- Conducting follow-up assessments and medication management for PrEP client(s) as stipulated in RN Standing Orders
- Document patient communications and clinical information via NextGen electronic health record
- Participate in quality management, workflow processes and attend required staff meetings
- Provide coverage for the Germantown STI clinic as needed
- Provide coverage for the HIV medical clinic on an as needed basis
Experience: Two (2) years of full-time equivalent post-licensure experience as a RN Nurse, one year of which must have been in the nursing area working with seniors and Adults over the age of 18. Nurse case management and/or advanced knowledge in the ability to manage complex acute, chronic, and communicable diseases i.e., HIV, STI.
Education: Graduation from a National League for Nursing accredited college or university or an equivalent program as determined by the Maryland Board of Examiners with a bachelor's degree in nursing .
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
License
- Possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the Maryland State, of Maryland issued by the Maryland Board of Examiners is required at the time of appointment. If the license is temporary, a regular Maryland RN license must be obtained within ninety (90) days of appointment.
- The State of Maryland accepts as valid the current RN licensure from a candidate's primary state of residence if that state has an interstate compact with Maryland. The states having this interstate compact are Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Wisconsin. (This equivalency only applies to candidates whose primary residence is not Maryland). Any Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) applying for licensure and living in a member state of the Multistate Licensure Compact must take the NCLEX exam in their home state.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
We will use interview preference criteria :
- Nurse case management and/or advanced knowledge in the ability to manage complex acute, chronic, and communicable diseases i.e., HIV, STI.
- Two years of full-time equivalent post licensure experience as a Registered Nurse (RN), with at least 1 year experience in a public health clinical setting.
- Effectively engage with clients of diverse, multicultural backgrounds, sexual orientation, and gender identities
- Proficiency with electronic health records and data systems, and basic Microsoft Office
- Ability to work collaboratively in a clinical team environment
- Preferred Fully Bilingual in English and Spanish
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov . Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference .
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law : Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code . Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
Salary : $77,738 - $101,101
