Community Health Nurse II, 10 month - Baltimore City Health Department (baltimorecity)

Job Description

POSTING DATE: 12/18/2024JOB IS FROM: nursingjobs.siteVIEW

SALARY RANGE: $72,334.00 - $83,068.00 Annually

BACKGROUND CHECK

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed. 

PROBATION

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory 6-month probation.

ELIGIBILITY

Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.

EDUCATION ACCREDITATION

Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.

CLASS DESCRIPTION

A Community Health Nurse II 10Mth assesses, plans and evaluates patient care in clinics, homes, schools and other community settings.  Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.

Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior.  Employees in this class work a conventional workweek.  Work is performed in clinics, homes or schools where incumbents may encounter illness, disease or stressful situations.  Work requires minimal physical exertion.

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

EDUCATION: A bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.                                                                   

AND

EXPERIENCE: Have two years of experience as a registered nurse.                             

OR

NOTES (EQUIVALENCIES): Have an associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and four years of experience in a clinical setting.

LICENSES: Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Maryland or registered nurse licensure from a Multi-State Licensure Compact participant state is required.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of nursing theory, process, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of professional nursing standards.
• Knowledge of community health resources and agencies.
• Ability to make long‑range plans for community health services.
• Ability to plan, develop, implement and evaluate community health programs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with others.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Administrative ability.
• Supervisory ability

EXAMINATION PROCESS
 

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Jewel Glenn, HR Specialist I via email at Jewel.Glenn@baltimorecity.gov.

BENEFITS

The City of Baltimore offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our benefits here: 

https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.  The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.

BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER