REGIONAL NURSE MANAGER (Registered Nurse Manager Medical)

Introduction

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GRADE

22\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

\r\nSomatic Health Services, Cheltenham Youth Detention\r\nCenter\r\n11003 Frank\r\nTippett Road, Cheltenham, MD (Prince George’s County)\r\n\r\n\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

Join Us in Making a Difference at DJS!\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) is dedicated to transforming young lives, creating safer communities, and fostering equitable systems. We are seeking passionate individuals for the role of Regional Nurse Manager (Registered Nurse Manager Medical), so come join our team and make a meaningful impact on youth and the community at DJS!\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThis is a nursing leadership position responsible for:\r\n\r\n\r\n Serving as lead resource and for the administration and evaluation of nursing\r\n practice and the environment of care. This includes supervision, consultation, and\r\n education of the nursing staff.��\r\n Assures operational efficiency and consistency in health care services are\r\n implemented and delivered according to DJS policy, DJS Health Services\r\n Operational procedures, DJS Nursing Protocols and DJS Standards of Conduct at\r\n the assigned facilities.��\r\n Provides indirect supervision of the assigned medical units; responsible for\r\n ensuring compliance with state laws and regulations regarding the practice of\r\n nursing and the operational policies and procedures of DJS.��\r\n Responsible for the 24-hour operation, management, and clinical nursing care at\r\n one (1) or more facilities. May also have central administrative duties for generic\r\n programs.��\r\n The Nurse Manager is responsible for controlling, and evaluating the fiscal,\r\n environmental and quality operations in the assigned facilities.\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThis position will involve traveling to multiple site locations within the region as needed.\r\nEmployee is on call 24/7 and subject to call in as well.\r\n\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:�A Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a health-related field from an accredited college or university.\r\n\r\n\r\nExperience: Four years of experience as a Registered Nurse to include two years in the Medical option�and one year in a supervisory, administrative or consultative capacity.�\r\n\r\n\r\nNotes:�\r\n\r\n\r\n1. Candidates may substitute the possession a Master's degree in Nursing or a health-related field from an accredited college or university and two years of experience as a Registered Nurse in the Medical option for the required education and experience.�\r\n\r\n\r\n2. Candidates may substitute six years of experience as a Registered Nurse to include three years in a supervisory, administrative or teaching capacity in the Medical option for the required education and experience requirements.�\r\n\r\n\r\n3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Nursing classifications or Nursing and Hospital Administration specialty codes in the Nursing field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.\r\n\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

•�At least one year\r\nof work experience coordinating and supervising across multiple secure\r\nresidential juvenile facilities or settings\r\n\r\n\r\n•�Delegating Nurse/Case\r\nManager training from the Maryland Board of Nursing\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

\r\n1. Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse from the Maryland State Board of Nursing, 4140 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21215 or possess a current multi-state license in party states that candidates have declared as primary states of residence.\r\n\r\n\r\n2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of an automobile. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.\r\n \r\n\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Employees in this classification are subject to call-in and, therefore, will be required to provide the facility with a phone number at which they can be reached.\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please ensure that your completed application includes sufficient information to demonstrate that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All documentation related to your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date; information received after this date will not be considered. Candidates who meet the qualifications will remain on the certified eligible list for a period of one (1) year. This list may also be used to fill similar positions within this classification in the future.\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may involve a rating of your application based on your education, training, and/or experience as it relates to the position's requirements. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please report all relevant experience and education. For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of equivalent American education, as determined by a Foreign Credential Evaluation Service, at the time of hire. Please complete the supplemental questionnaire, if applicable. They will be used when rating applications. Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your completed application to receive credit. Missing or incomplete supplemental questionnaires may impact the overall rating of your completed application.\r\n\r\n\r\nResumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.�\r\n\r\n\r\nIf you are a Veteran applying for this position, please submit your DD 214 Long Form with your completed application to receive proper credit.\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is strongly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, you may submit a completed paper application and supplemental questionnaire responses via email or fax to the addresses provided below. If using fax or regular mail, ensure each page includes your First and Last Name, the Recruitment Number (located at the top of the posting), and the last four digits of your SS#. Paper application materials must be received by 5:00 PM on the closing date for the recruitment. Applications received after this time, or those with incorrect forms, will not be accepted. Postmarks will not be considered.\r\n\r\n\r\nMaryland Department of Juvenile Services�\r\nOHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit�\r\n217 E. Redwood Street�\r\nBaltimore, MD 21202�\r\nAttn: Recruitment #26-004292-0006��\r\nFax number 410-333-4188�\r\nTTY Users: call via Maryland Relay\r\n\r\n\r\nIf you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the Maryland Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.�\r\n\r\n\r\nShould additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, Recruitment and Examination Unit at djs.careers@maryland.gov. Include the Recruitment Title/Number that is located at the top of the bulletin.\r\n\r\n\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.\r\n\r\n\r\nDJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments.\r\n\r\n\r\nBilingual applicants and people with disabilities are welcome to apply for all recruitments.\r\n\r\n\r\nWe welcome experienced professionals transitioning from federal service to explore rewarding career opportunities.\r\n