NURSING PROGRAM CONSULTANT/ADMINISTRATOR IV **Reposted**

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DHMH, Office of Health Care Quality, Baltimore, MD

This is an advance level administrative position serving as the Chief Nurse of the Office of Health Care Quality (OHCQ). The Chief Nurse provides an instructional role in the OHCQ mission through the education of providers and the OHCQ staff regarding regulatory oversight. The Chief Nurse provides guidance to the surveyors, coordinators, Deputy Directors, Executive Directors, and Attorneys related to interpretation and application of regulations, nursing practice and other clinical standards. This position may be called upon to testify in hearings as an expert witness and may assist in the preparation of other staff for their testimony in court. The Chief Nurse may participate in surveys to observe the survey process, assist surveyors, or to make determinations about regulatory concerns. The Chief nurse may preside over informal dispute resolution conferences requested by the providers. Also, the incumbent will act as a liaison with other agencies and organizations including the licensing boards, commissions, professional organizations, CMS,and Medicaid. This position must satisfactorily complete the Surveyor Mininmum Qualification test as required by the Omnibus Budget reconciliation Act (OBRA) of 1997 and is required for all Long Term Care Surveyors. The incumbent will also be required to complete CMS training Programs.

Education: A Master’s degree in Nursing or a health-related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Five years of experiences as a Registered Nurse including four years of experience in an administrative, supervisory, consultative or teaching capacity.

Notes: 1. A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or health-related field from an accredited college or university and two years of experience as a Registered Nurse in an administrative, supervisory, consultative or teaching capacity may be substituted for the required education.

2. A PhD in Nursing from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two years of the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher as a commissioned officer in Nursing classification or Nursing specialty codes in the Nursing field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education. 

The preferred candidate should have knowledge of nursing standards of practice and with State and federal health care provider/program regulations.

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.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated.  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.  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.  Applicants certified to list will receive eligibility for a period of one (1) year.  Eligibility may be extended beyond one (1) year period.

Online applications are highly recommended; however, the paper application may be submitted to DHMH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.  The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment.  No postmarks will be accepted.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689.

Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact the DHMH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251 or via email at dhmh.jobs@maryland.gov. 

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

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

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.