Pay Schedule XII, Grade 2M

A vacancy exists in the Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Animal Services, Communicable Disease and Environmental Health 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.

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.
 
 All interested candidates must apply at this time. 

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. You 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 mustattach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and professional license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable. 

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Educationwill result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Job Purpose
Under general supervision, plans, supervises, and coordinates the nursing activities of one or more programs or of a geographical region of the County.
Essential Job Duties 

• Supervises professional and support staff providing a variety of nursing services.
• Provides and supervises the provision of nursing care, referral services, case management, case monitoring, health education, and health guidance to individuals, families, institutions, and the community.
• Coordinates public health nursing programs with other health and human service programs in the region. 
• Plans, develops, and provides orientation programs for the training of nurses and other staff members.
• Monitors staff for compliance of state and federal regulations.
• Conducts field supervision of staff.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of programs and recommends changes as necessary.
• Identifies community health issues and assists in the development of new programs.
• Prepares and supervises the preparation of nursing records, reports, and related correspondence.
• Prepares documentation regarding compliance issues. 
• Collects and analyzes performance and service data. 

Examples of Other Duties
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.Required Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in nursing;
Plus 
Two years' public health nursing experience.
Additional qualifying education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
OR
Graduation from an accredited diploma school of nursing;
Plus
A least three years' public health nursing experience.
Additional qualifying education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
OR
Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associates in arts degree in nursing;
Plus 
At least four years' public health nursing experience.
 
Additional qualifying education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
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.
Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education 
Applicants are required to submit proof of education and licenses to meet the minimum qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Proof of licenses, 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 Supervisor - Tuberculosis Program
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
You mustattach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and professional license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable. 
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of the training and experience as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Be sure to state the dates, duties and responsibilities of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation.Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System, with very limited exceptions. 

Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

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.