DIRECTOR OF NURSING, MEDICAL

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Potomac Center, Hagerstown, MD

This position, serving as the Nursing Director, will ensure services provided in respective areas are at all times in full compliance with all applicable standards and requirements inclusive of Standard Nursing Practice Act; Departments of Health and Mental Hygiene and Budget and Management; COMAR 10.22.10 and 10.07.20; MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING(S); Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services; ICF-ID; Annotated Code's Health Care Article; Center Policies and Procedures; and ancillary provisions/practices/protocols arising from or implementing one or more governing standards.

Potomac Center does not have a full-time budgeted physician, therefor, the Director of Nursing functions as lead, on-grounds health care representative and, as such, plans, organizes and coordinates the Center's overall health program and services in accordance with Center needs and resources and before mentioned governing standards. Appointee accomplishes above directly and indirectly via professional nursing practices at both administrative and clinical levels. Further, Employee shall:

• Evaluate ongoing health care practices, assess need for changes, improvements, etc., and in conjunction with Center Director implement necessary measures to ensure Center's continued compliance with and satisfaction of relevant medical/health/nursing standards or requirements.
• Serve as focal point for coordinating and monitoring provision of essential medical services by community-based providers to include physician, dentist, pharmacist, etc.; health care centers or facilities to include acute care hospitals and specialized treatment centers.
• Develop and in conjunction with Center Director finalize any contractual arrangements necessary to effect before mentioned providers' services.
• Monitor quality of nursing/medical services and ensure staff are properly licensed and knowledgeable of current sound nursing practices. Per DHMH Subtitle 39 Board of Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistants, CODE OF MARYLAND REGULATIONS 10.39.02 - Nursing Assistant Programs, personally provide and direct the provision of requisite classroom/clinical training to and on behalf of CNA applicants to include but not necessarily limited to instructional program development, assessment and implementation; evaluating applicant preparedness and performance both in classroom and clinical settings.
• Oversee continuing education for assigned staff and, upon request, actively participate in recruiting medical and allied health care personnel.
• Assess available resources. Allocate within defined scope of discretionary authority to ensure business efficiency, dollar maximization and harmonious and inter/intra departmental relations.
• Perform or for certain functions delegate to other nurses a number of administrative tasks including Officer of the Day; Committee Membership/Chairperson; Risk Management/ Health and Safety; Infection Control; Quality Improvement; Pharmacy; Utilization Review; Is a member of the Leadership Team; Attends meetings and similar duties or functions.
• In the absence of designated Center officials and at other designated times, assume responsibility for Center-wide operations.
• Actively promote health initiatives for Individuals and employees.
• Direct and monitor professional and paraprofessional staff to assess and ensure services provided are commensurate with and reflective of Individuals' health or ancillary needs and, as known, preferences.
• Personally provide skilled nursing and personal care services as required, upon request or when appropriate.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures in compliance with the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities

A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or a health-related field from an accredited college or university and four years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a medical setting, to include two years in a supervisory, consultative, teaching or administrative capacity.   Graduate education in health services administration or nursing is desirable.  A related Master’s degree will substitute for one year of the general RN experience.  Current Maryland RN license required.

Candidates for this position must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse from the Mayrland State Board of Nursing, 4140 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, MD  21215.  A copy of your license, license verification or license number and expiration date must be attached to your application.

This is a management service recruitment.  A resume must accompany your application.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated.  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.  For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Applicants certified to list will receive eligibility for a period of one (1) year.  Eligibility may be extended beyond one (1) year period.

Online applications are highly recommended, however the paper application may be submitted to DHMH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.  The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689.

Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact the DHMH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251 or via email at dhmh.jobs@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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.