COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE PROGRAM MANAGER

Main Purpose of Job

Provide direction, guidance, and supervision to the Department of Health's School Health Program. This position ensures that quality nursing care is delivered to Charles County Public School students in accordance with Maryland COMAR regulations that define the School Health Program, as well as the policies and guidelines of the CCBOE and CCDHOH. This position also provides supervision and direction to staff in the school health program and the School-based Health Center.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: A Master's degree in nursing or related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Two years of experience as a Community Health Nurse in an administrative, supervisory, consultative or teaching capacity OR one year of experience as a Community Health Nurse and two years of experience in an administrative, supervisory, consultative or teaching capacity as a Registered Nurse.

Substitutions

• Candidates may substitute a Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and two years of experience as a Community Health Nurse for the required education.
• Candidates may substitute a Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and three years of experience as a Community Health 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 experience and education.

Licenses, Registrations and Certifications

• Candidates must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse from the Maryland State Board of Nursing.
• Employees may be assigned duties which require the operation of an automobile; if assigned such duties, employees must possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

Special Requirements

• Employees will be required to provide the facility with a telephone number at which they can be reached.

Selection Process

Applicants who meet the minimum 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).

Application Instructions

• 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.
• Online applications are highly recommended. If unable to apply online, paper application materials 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 on the closing date; no postmarks accepted.
• If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If unable to upload, please fax to 410-333-5689. Only required additional materials will be accepted; all additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

Contact Information

• For questions regarding this recruitment: MDH Recruitment and Selection Division, 410-767-1251
• For issues with your user account or general questions about the online application system: MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov
• Accommodations for individuals with disabilities: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258