Public Health Nurse - AERS

Baltimore County•Towson, MD

About The Position

Under general supervision, plans, coordinates, and provides professional public health nursing assessment and person-centered care planning to individuals, families, and groups in home and community-based settings. The position is in the Department of Health and Human Services, Community Health Services, Assessments, Evaluation and Review Services Program, and follows a regular schedule of 35 hours per week. The nurse provides nursing assessments, person-centered care planning, referrals, case management, monitoring, and evaluation. Work includes reviewing assigned LTSS assessment requests, contacting clients or their representatives, conducting home visits, completing assessments and care plans, evaluating health status and community resource needs, and ensuring compliance with state, federal, and Medicaid regulations. The role also includes health education and counseling, participation in the orientation of new public health nurses, and preparation and maintenance of nursing records and reports. Other duties may include CPR instruction and nurse monitoring for the In-Home Aide Services Program. The work may involve walking, standing, lifting, operating medical equipment and instruments, and travel throughout the County. Duties may expose employees to biomedical hazards. Appointment is subject to successful completion of a physical examination, drug screen, and employment background investigation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university; OR graduation from an accredited diploma school of nursing plus at least one year of professional nursing experience; OR an associate in arts degree in nursing from an accredited college or university plus at least two years of professional nursing experience. Additional qualifying education may substitute year-for-year for the required experience in the diploma-school and associate-degree pathways.
Valid license to practice as a professional registered nurse issued by the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses, required at appointment.
Valid driver’s license equivalent to a noncommercial Class C Maryland driver’s license, required at appointment.
Submit proof of required education, licenses, and certifications with the application; unofficial copies are acceptable.
Applicants with degrees earned outside the United States must submit degree-equivalency documentation from World Education Services, Inc.
Successfully complete a physical examination, drug screen, and employment background investigation, including criminal background, education, and fingerprint checks.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience in direct outpatient sexual health.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing assessments, person-centered care planning, and referral services to individuals, families, groups, and institutions.
Review assigned Maryland Department of Health Long Term Services and Supports Tracking System (LTSS) assessment requests.
Contact assigned clients or their representatives in a timely manner.
Conduct home visits.
Complete nursing assessments and person-centered care plans in a timely manner to support timely access to home- and community-based services.
Provide case management and ongoing monitoring and evaluation of person-centered care plans.
Assess and monitor clients’ physical and mental health and determine their need for community-based resources.
Ensure compliance with state, federal, and Medicaid regulations.
Provide health screening education and counseling related to disease prevention, health maintenance, and mental health.
Participate in the instruction and orientation of new public health nurses.
Prepare and maintain nursing records and reports.
Provide CPR instruction.
Provide nurse monitoring for the In-Home Aide Services Program.
Perform other related duties as required.