What are the responsibilities and job description for the COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE II Infectious Disease Prevention Nurse position at State of Maryland?
Introduction GRADE
19
LOCATION OF POSITION
Anne Arundel County Department of Health
Infectious Disease Prevention and Control
416 A St SW
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Main Purpose of Job
The main purpose for this position is to provides nursing case management, directly observed therapy, and education to patients with suspected or confirmed active tuberculosis (TB) disease. The Community Health Nurse (CHN) II provides targeted TB testing for persons with risk factors in the Department of Health's three health centers, in designated clinics, or in patient homes. For patients with positive results, the CHN II obtains medical history and arranges additional evaluation and treatment, dispenses TB medications and maintains pharmacy inventory. This position documents test results and interactions with patients in an electronic medical record as well as a paper chart.
Employee must have a valid driver's license, reliable personal vehicle, and be covered by automobile insurance. The employee will be required to work dayshift, evening shift, and weekends as needed. The employee must be able to stand, walk, bend, and lift 25 lbs. Must be able to complete these activities while wearing an N-95 respirator.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: A Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
Experience: None.
Notes
The desired candidate should possess:
Employees in this classification will be required to provide the facility with a telephone number at which they can be reached.
SELECTION PROCESS
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.
Benefits
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
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.
19
LOCATION OF POSITION
Anne Arundel County Department of Health
Infectious Disease Prevention and Control
416 A St SW
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Main Purpose of Job
The main purpose for this position is to provides nursing case management, directly observed therapy, and education to patients with suspected or confirmed active tuberculosis (TB) disease. The Community Health Nurse (CHN) II provides targeted TB testing for persons with risk factors in the Department of Health's three health centers, in designated clinics, or in patient homes. For patients with positive results, the CHN II obtains medical history and arranges additional evaluation and treatment, dispenses TB medications and maintains pharmacy inventory. This position documents test results and interactions with patients in an electronic medical record as well as a paper chart.
Employee must have a valid driver's license, reliable personal vehicle, and be covered by automobile insurance. The employee will be required to work dayshift, evening shift, and weekends as needed. The employee must be able to stand, walk, bend, and lift 25 lbs. Must be able to complete these activities while wearing an N-95 respirator.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: A Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
Experience: None.
Notes
- 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.
- Candidates may substitute two years of experience as a Registered Nurse for the required education.
- 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.
The desired candidate should possess:
- Experience with case management of patients with active tuberculosis and latent tuberculosis infection
- Experience making home visits utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment
- Experience with electronic medical records and data entry software
- Bilingual fluent in Spanish, or another language, in addition to English
- 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.
- 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.
SELECTION PROCESS
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.
Benefits
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
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.
