COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE II

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DHR/ Frederick County Department of Social Services

Adult Services Unit

100 East All Saints St.

Frederick, MD 21701

The primary purpose of this position is to provide medically based administrative and clinical supervision to the In-Home Aide workers and secondarily to the Adult Protective Services, Social Services to Adults, and Senior Care workers. This position provides supervision of the In-Home Aide workers who are responsible for providing personal care and chore services for elderly and disabled adults. Services are provided based on the treatment care plan that is developed between the client, the in-home aide, and the social worker/caseworker of the case. This position will provide oversight of the case based on a medical model to ensure appropriate services and techniques are provided. This position also includes provision of program and case supervision for professional Social Workers and Case Managers who provide on-going services to individuals and families who are trying to maintain their independence in the community. Services are provided for customers who are over 18 years of age, disabled or frail elderly and who meet program income and asset guidelines. Programmatic management, fiscal oversight, staff personnel functions and administrative support are job functions essential to the purpose of this position. Position Duties: Plan, coordinate, supervise, and evaluate the work of in-home aides, licensed social workers and case managers in the Social Services to Adults, Adult Protective Services, and Senior Care programs. Supervise the provision of personal care and chore services to ensure they are medically necessary, appropriately provided, and based on professional standards of practice. Screen referrals for the above programs and assign referrals to the appropriate worker. Manage In Home Aide, Adult Protective Services, Social Services to Adults, and Senior Care service activities. These management activities include measurement and use of statistical, budgetary and staff resources in a mission-focused manner to improve efficiency, productivity and program accountability. Make programmatic recommendations to improve services and assist in the development of program policies and procedures. Provide personnel support recommendations regarding staff hiring, discipline, training and other staff personnel support issues. Prepare Senior Care budget. Monitor Senior Care Gap filling expenditures to ensure correct allocation and that expenditures are within program budget allocations. Performs administrative support functions to track and document client and program information.

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.

Experience: None.

Notes: 1. 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.

2. Candidates may substitute two years of experience as a registered nurse for the required education.

3. 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.  

Limited to candidates willing to work in Frederick County.

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.

2. 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.

 Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.  It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.   

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred.  If the online application process is not available, please send your paper application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) to:
DHR Examination Services Unit
311 W. Saratoga Street, First Floor
Attention: LaToura Jones
Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Or fax requested information to: 410-333-0882; Email dhr.esu@maryland.gov: Voice 410-767-7414, toll-free: 1-800-332-6347.

Do not submit unsolicited documentation. The paper application must be received by 5 PM on the closing date for the recruitment. 

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay, 1-800-925-4434. As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.