Public Health Nurse (HHS Clinical Services)

Baltimore County, MD • Towson, MD

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About The Position

A vacancy exists in the Department of Health and Human Services, Clinical Services. Under general supervision, the position plans, coordinates, and provides professional public health nursing services to individuals, families, and groups in the home, community, and health centers. The job requires a commitment to providing nursing care, health assessments, health guidance, health education, and referral services to various populations. The role also involves administering prescribed medical treatments, conducting home visits, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in nursing.
• OR Graduation from an accredited diploma school of nursing plus at least one year of professional nursing experience.
• OR Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate in arts degree in nursing plus at least two years of professional nursing experience.
• Possession of a valid license to practice as a professional registered nurse, issued by the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses.
• Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a noncommercial, class C Maryland driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care, health assessments, health guidance, health education, and referral services to individuals, families, groups, and institutions.
• Administers prescribed medical treatments and emergency care to patients.
• Provides and assists in the provision of patient case management and monitoring.
• Assesses and monitors patients' physical and mental states of health and determines need for community-based resources.
• Establishes nursing care priorities and coordinates the care with other resources.
• Monitors the progress of the patient care plan.
• Oversees and evaluates home-based services.
• Ensures compliance with Medicare and Medicaid regulations.
• Assists physicians and others in health clinics.
• Monitors and reports on patients' care plan progress.
• Conducts home visits and renders preventive nursing care.
• Performs various health screenings.
• Provides health screening education and counseling in the areas of disease prevention, health maintenance, and mental health.
• Participates in the instruction, orientation, and oversight of new public health nurses, nursing assistants, volunteers, and others.
• Prepares and maintains nursing records and reports.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree