NURSE HOME VISITOR (COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE II)

GRADE

STD0019\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH St. Mary's County Health Department\r\n21580 Peabody Street\r\nLeonardtown, MD 20650\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this full-time position is to serve as a Nurse Home Visitor (NHV) for the Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) program and play a vital role in delivering comprehensive, evidence-based nursing services to first-time mothers and their families in St. Mary's County. Services are prioritized for women experiencing the greatest social, economic, and health-related vulnerabilities, including those who may be disconnected from care or at increased risk for adverse maternal and child health outcomes.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe NHV provides individualized, home-based care focused on improving maternal and child health, strengthening parent-child relationships, �and supporting long-term family self-sufficiency. The NHV is also responsible for early screening, identification, and referral of clients with substance use disorders, particularly opioid use disorder, and co-occurring mental health conditions. The role involves connecting families to appropriate behavioral health services and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, trauma-informed care.\r\n\r\n\r\nIn addition, the NHV delivers education and support to families impacted by Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS), offering parenting guidance and practical strategies to address the unique challenges faced by caregivers and infants affected by in utero substance exposure.\r\nThe NHV upholds the highest standards of clinical nursing practice and adheres to the Nurse-Family Partnership model, including all policies, procedures, Visit-to-Visit Guidelines, and quality benchmarks. This position reports to the NFP Nurse Supervisor and works in close partnership with community agencies and internal Health Department programs to address complex needs and improve outcomes for high-risk families.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:�� A Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.\r\nExperience: None. \r\nNotes:\r\n1. Candidates may substitute a Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and one year of experience as a Registered Nurse for the required education.\r\n2. Candidates may substitute two years of experience as a Registered Nurse for the required education. \r\n3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Nursing classification or Nursing or Health Care Specialist specialty codes in the Nursing field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required education.��\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. 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. \r\n2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland. \r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Employees in this classification will be required to provide the facility with a telephone number at which they can be reached.\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.�Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.�Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.�Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).�\r\nComplete applications must be submitted by the closing date.�Information submitted after this date will not be added.�\r\nIncorrect application forms will not be accepted.�Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.\r\nCandidates may remain on the�certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online,�the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.�Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.\r\nIf additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.� If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information�to 410-333-5689.�Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the�MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.\r\nIf you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or�Application.Help@maryland.gov.�\r\nAppropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\n