Public Health Nurse Administrator - Clinical Services

Baltimore County, MD•Towson, MD

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About The Position

A vacancy exists in the Health Department, Bureau of Clinical Services, Center Based Services. A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below. Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants. All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time. List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. You must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications. Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time. You must attach your transcript(s), license(s) and/or certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable. Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education may result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application. Examples of Duties Under direction, plans, develops, organizes, directs, and controls the public health programs and services of a division or major area of the Department. The Center Based Services Division oversees the Baltimore County Health Centers, providing high quality immunization services and reproductive health services to county residents regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. The Division employs about 50 staff across 7 health center sites, serving several thousand clients each year.

Requirements

Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in nursing; Plus At least five years' public health experience, two years of which were in a supervisory capacity. (Additional qualifying education beyond a bachelor's degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required non-supervisory experience.)
OR Graduation from a recognized college or university with an associate in arts degree in nursing; Plus At least seven years' public health nursing experience, two years of which were in a supervisory capacity.
OR Graduation from an accredited diploma school of nursing; Plus At least six years' public health nursing experience, two years if which were in a supervisory capacity.
Possession of a valid license to practice as a professional registered nurse, issued by the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses is required at the time of appointment.
Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a noncommercial, class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
Applicants are required to submit proof of education and licenses to meet the minimum qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial are acceptable.
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)

Responsibilities

Assists in the development, implementation, and assessment of public health programs, policies, and procedures.
Plans, coordinates, and directs programs, including the supervision of professional nursing and other clinical staff.
Assists In the recruitment, selection, and assignment of staff.
Plans, develops, and implements training and orientation programs.
Provides advice and consultation to professional staff and agency management regarding public health programs and activities.
Assists in the planning and preparation of operating and grant budgets.
Directs the preparation and maintenance of records, reports, statistics, and related correspondence.
Establishes and maintains working relationships with officials and professional staff of other agencies and institutions.
Represents the Department on various boards, committees, and commissions.
Performs other related duties as required.