Term Part Time Community Health Nurse I/II, Grade 21/24
About The Position
This part-time position may be filled at one of the following levels: Community Health Nurse I, Grade 21, or Community Health Nurse II, Grade 24. The salary range is based on 20 hours a week. The anticipated hiring salary for Community Health Nurse I will be $36,283.50 - $43,886.03, with an hourly rate of $34.88 - $42.19. The anticipated hiring range for Community Health Nurse II will be $41,176 - $52,795.50, with an hourly rate of $39.59 - $50.76. This is a term position budgeted through July 1, 2027, with continued employment subject to funding. Montgomery County is a diverse county adjacent to Washington, D.C., with over one million residents. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is responsible for public health and human services, operating over 120 programs with more than 2,000 employees. HHS is committed to ensuring residents have fair opportunities for housing, transportation, education, employment, healthcare, and safe neighborhoods.
Requirements
- Graduation from a National League for Nursing accredited college or university or an equivalent program with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
- Possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Maryland, issued by the Maryland Board of Examiners, at the time of appointment.
- If the license is temporary, a regular Maryland RN license must be obtained within ninety (90) days of appointment.
- The State of Maryland accepts current RN licensure from a candidate's primary state of residence if that state has an interstate compact with Maryland.
- For Community Health Nurse II, Grade 24: Two (2) years of full-time equivalent post-licensure experience as a Registered Nurse, one year of which must have been in the nursing area of Immunization.
Nice To Haves
- Nursing experience in the area of immunizations and vaccine-preventable diseases.
Responsibilities
- Perform nursing duties and tasks of the Immunization Program.
- Review and assess immunization records.
- Communicate with parents/guardians regarding vaccines.
- Provide vaccine education.
- Administer all vaccines during Vaccine for Children (VFC) clinic days, adult vaccination clinics, and other vaccination clinics.
- Conduct immunization outreach and education.
- Coordinate vaccination clinics.
- Assist with WIC (immunization records review).
- Assist with the annual Private School Survey.
Benefits
- Term position budgeted through July 1, 2027
- Continued employment subject to continuation of funding and is not guaranteed
- Pre-placement medical exam and drug screening
- Montgomery County Government (MCG) is an equal opportunity employer
- MCG provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities
- MCG provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
