Nursing Home Inspections Nurse (Community Health Nurse II, Grade 24)
About The Position
Montgomery County’s Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health Services, is seeking a Community Health Nurse for the Office of Licensure and Regulatory Services. The role supports the County’s mission to promote a healthy, safe, and strong community through education and regulatory compliance. The nurse will become certified as a federal health facility surveyor and perform duties in the Nursing Home Inspection Program. Responsibilities include conducting annual, follow-up, and complaint surveys at nursing home facilities and inspecting, assessing, and evaluating the quality of care and services provided to residents. Areas reviewed include residents’ rights, medication administration, sanitation, infection control, and safety. The position may be assigned to respond to emergency situations and requires travel throughout Montgomery County. Evening and weekend work is required based on job needs. The work may involve extended periods of standing or walking; occasional lifting, carrying, or moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; bending, crouching, or stooping in confined spaces; and prolonged keyboard or VDT use requiring speed, accuracy, and volume, as well as fine finger movements. Selected candidates must successfully complete a background check, pre-employment medical examination, and drug screening.
Requirements
- Two years of full-time equivalent post-licensure experience as a Registered Nurse, including one year in nursing home inspections.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from a National League for Nursing-accredited college or university, or an equivalent program determined by the Maryland Board of Examiners. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Maryland, issued by the Maryland Board of Examiners. A temporary license requires obtaining a regular Maryland RN license within 90 days of appointment.
- Applicants whose primary state of residence has an RN licensure interstate compact with Maryland may use their current RN license from that state, subject to the stated requirements.
- Selected candidates must successfully complete a background check, pre-employment medical exam, and drug screening.
- Ability to work evening and weekend hours based on job needs.
Nice To Haves
- Experience and knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations governing nursing homes.
- Experience providing oral and written communication to nursing home providers and the public.
- Experience multitasking and managing stress in a diverse, deadline-oriented environment.
- Experience and ability to lead and work in a team environment.
Responsibilities
- Become certified as a federal health facility surveyor.
- Conduct annual, follow-up, and complaint surveys for nursing home facilities.
- Inspect, assess, and evaluate the quality of care and services provided to residents.
- Assess and evaluate residents’ rights, medication administration, sanitation, infection control, and safety.
- Respond to emergency situations as assigned.
- Travel throughout Montgomery County to perform job duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
