COMMUNITY HEALTH DIRECTOR OF NURSING I

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Charles County Health Department, White Plains, MD

The main purpose of this position is to provide administrative and clinical direction and supervision over the Nursing and Community Health Division of the Charles County Health Department including responsibility for employees, grants and programs managed by the Division.  This position plans, develops, implements and evaluates the programs carried out by the Division by:  establishing and maintaining budget;  establishing and maintaining a system to monitor the progress of programs; preparing and/or assuring preparation of reports, service costing, budget, program and performance standards; and, establishing and maintaining needed policies and procedures to carry out the work of the program and it's divisions.

A master’s degree in nursing, public health or a related field from an accredited college or university and four years of experience as a community health nurse in an administrative, supervisory, consultative or teaching capacity or two years of experience as a community health nurse and three years of experience in an administrative, supervisory, consultative or teaching capacity as a registered nurse.

A bachelor’s degree in nursing or a related field and five years of experience as a community health nurse in an administrative, supervisory, consultative or teaching capacity may be substituted for the required education and experience. 

Experience providing nursing support to Communicable Diseases and Reproductive Health Programs and providing clinical and case management services is preferred.

Candidates must be licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Maryland State Board of Nursing at the time of application. The Board may be contacted on line at http://www.mbon.org or by mail at 4140 Patterson Avenue Baltimore, Maryland, 21215-2254

This is management service position.  Resumes must accompany applications.

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.