What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Nurse I/II position at Prince George's County Government?
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The Prince George's County Government Department of Health is seeking qualified applicants to fill Community Health Nurse I/II positions, grade A18/A21, in the Family Health Services/Adolescent Health Division.
About the Position:
This is entry level professional staff work performed to address the health care needs of target populations (e.g. infants, youth, adults, seniors) using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Incumbents provide a variety of professional nursing and health care services to a diverse range of clients, patients, families, and groups from diverse cultural backgrounds. Direct nursing care provided by incumbents is designed to promote health and wellness and prevent disease and disability. Incumbents experience frequent contacts with nursing, medical, and social services personnel in order to coordinate and provide comprehensive nursing services to the public. Work assignments are performed in a variety of community settings (e.g., home, clinics, schools, office) and may expose the employee to infectious/ contagious diseases. Work assignments are performed within the framework of established nursing care standards and departmental policies and procedures. Work is performed under the close supervision of higher level nursing personnel and is evaluated through observation, record review, and employee/ management conferences. Upon the satisfactory completion of a one (1) year probationary period, entry level incumbents may be non-competitively promoted to the II full performance level at management's discretion.
Candidates must have a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland issued by the Maryland State Board of Nursing at the time of appointment.
About the Agency
The Prince George's County Health Department's (PGCHD) vision is that all Prince Georgians are their healthiest at every age and every stage. Their mission is to lead, engage, and empower our community to work collaboratively towards disease prevention, health equity, and total well-being. The PGCHD works to protect and support the public’s health through numerous services that range from restaurant inspections and disease tracking to care coordination and health promotion. The department is composed of four divisions: Behavioral Health Services, Environmental Health and Disease Control, Family Health Services, and Health and Wellness, supported by the Office of Administration, Office of Human Resources and the Office of the Health Officer. The mandate of the department has been, and will remain, broad. This plan emphasizes improving core functions and operations, including protecting the public from health threats, implementing strategies to support healthy living, and maintaining a focus on vulnerable populations, while developing efficient internal processes to support these activities.
- Performs entry level professional nursing services in order to address the health care needs of target populations (e.g., infants, youth, adults, seniors).
- Develops comprehensive nursing care plans for clients/patients.
- Implements/adjusts comprehensive nursing care plans for clients/patients.
- Evaluates the status/condition/progress of the patient and takes appropriate action.
- Counsels patients from target populations about health care needs.
- Administers oral medications and/or gives injections to patients.
- Assesses patients prior to administration of medication.
- Monitors patient reaction/side effects after administering medication and takes appropriate action.
- Participates in meetings/workshops/training sessions/ conferences.
- Maintains accurate, complete, and retrievable charts/records/ data/statistics/logs/files in order to document health care services provided.
- Consults health care providers and other personnel/agencies in order to discuss/share information/opinions and coordinate services.
- Graduation from an accredited school, college, university or an equivalent program with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or a related health field
- Possession of a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland issued by the Maryland State Board of Nursing at the time of appointment.
Preferred Experience
- Public Health experience
- Epic Patient Electronic Records experience
Job Location: Cheverly Health Center, 3003 Hospital Drive, Cheverly, MD
Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must:
Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable.
May be required to successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.
Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.
Sign-On Bonus consideration based on the following:
Qualified Registered Nurse with 3 years of relevant public health competencies and experience up to $2000
Qualified Registered Nurse with 2 years of relevant public health competencies and experience up to $1500.
Qualified Registered Nurse with 1 year of relevant public health competencies and experience up to $1000.
ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.
Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Salary : $42,665 - $72,800
