REGISTERED NURSE CHARGE MEDICAL

Introduction

***This merit recruitment is limited to current Allegany County Health Departments employees only.***\r\n

GRADE

20\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Allegany County Health Department, Cumberland, MD\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

This position will provide onsite professional nursing services to adolescent male population incarcerated in Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) youth centers in Allegany and Garrett County. This position will provide medical direction to DJS staff within guidelines of the Nursing Practice Act, DJS standards, and Adolescent guidelines. This position will provide health care services to youth, and serves as the delegating RN to the Certified Medication Technicians in accordance with the Board of Nursing regulations. This position will document all medical services/care performed for clinic and camp files. This position will use PatTrac to enter activities for medical services.� This position will provide 24/7 on-call phone coverage for the youth centers.\r\n*Centers are in remote, rustic, wooded areas of Allegany and Garrett Counties. Travel on snow-covered roads will be required in winter.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:�� Determined by the Maryland State Board of Nursing under the licensing requirements for Registered Nurses.\r\nExperience: Two years of experience as a Registered Nurse, one year of which must have been in the Medical option for.\r\nNotes: \r\n1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a related field from an accredited college or university�for the one year of general experience.\r\n2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s degree in nursing or a health-related field from an accredited college or university�for the required experience. \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.\r\n

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

***This merit recruitment is limited to current Allegany County Health Departments employees only.***\r\n\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 or possess a current multi-state license in party states that candidates have declared as primary states of residence. \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\n3. Employees in this classification may be required to successfully complete cardiopulmonary resuscitation training and maintain current certification. \r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. 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\n2. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs. \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