Charge Nurse - Lactation/Nutrition Consultant

Prince George's County Government • Clinton MD, MD

19h • Onsite

About The Position

This is advanced senior/lead level professional staff work performed to address the health care needs of target populations (e.g. infants, youth, adults, seniors) using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Incumbents provide a variety of professional nursing and health care services to a diverse range of clients, patients, families, and groups from diverse cultural backgrounds. Such services provided by incumbents are designed to promote health and wellness and prevent disease and disability. At this level, an incumbent is generally responsible for implementing and managing the work within an assigned area. They may function in one (1) of three (3) different capacities as (1) an advanced senior nurse with extensive experience and training providing advanced direct nursing services to a specific target population (e.g. pregnant adolescents, premature infants, elderly, etc.) or (2) as a clinic charge nurse with the responsibility for the daily on-site management of a public health clinics/facilities or (3) as an assistant supervisor that provides direct support to a higher level community health management position by supervising/training lower level staff or performing special projects. Incumbents experience frequent contacts with nursing, medical, and social services personnel in order to coordinate and provide comprehensive health and nursing care programs and services to the public. Work assignments are performed in a variety of community settings (e.g., home, clinics, schools, office) and may expose the employee to infectious/contagious diseases. Work assignments are performed within the framework of established nursing care standards and departmental policies and procedures. Work is performed under the general supervision of higher-level health and nursing personnel and is evaluated through observation, record review, and employee/management conferences.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school, college, university or an equivalent program with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or a related health field.
• Two (2) years of post-licensure community health nursing experience.
• Possession of a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland issued by the Maryland State Board of Nursing at the time of appointment.
• Possession of a valid license to operate a motor vehicle when required for the performance of job-related duties at time of appointment.
• Possession of a valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification at time of appointment.
• Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience may also be considered.
• Please note there is no equivalency for required certifications.

Nice To Haves

• Formal training in nutrition science and current certification as an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced lactation care as an IBCLC while functioning as Charge Nurse to ensure appropriate triage, clinical decision making, and quality of care for breastfeeding participants.
• Coordinates and oversees local agency breastfeeding promotion and support activities, ensuring alignment with WIC program goals, public health priorities, and clinical standards of care.
• Serves as the lead clinical resource for breastfeeding care, triaging referrals, prioritizing high risk cases, and assigning or coordinating services to appropriate staff.
• May exercise limited supervisory duties and responsibilities over subordinate staff.
• Plans and coordinates the daily work activities of subordinate staff such as nurses, therapists, health aides and clerical support staff.
• Coordinates the provision of nursing/medical care services for clients/patients with other agencies/programs.
• Provides orientation, on-the-job training and continuing education for staff supervised.
• Reviews and analyzes patient records for accuracy, completeness and appropriateness; takes action if indicated.
• Serves on departmental and interagency committees, task forces, commissions, and boards.
• Interprets departmental policies and procedures for staff.
• Assists staff with determining nursing and mental health care needed by complex patients and in the resolution of crisis situations.
• Assists in the development of standards and procedures related to the provision of services and assures compliance with them.
• Triages new referrals to determine how quickly patients need to be seen and assigns cases.
• Collects and summarizes program data, submits required reports of program activities and accomplishments to program chief or other administrators.
• Assists in budget development and preparation by providing narrative and statistical information.
• Willingly and cooperatively perform tasks and duties which may not be specifically listed in the classification specification or position description, but which are within the general occupational category and responsibility level of the employee's classification of work.

Benefits

• The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior