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LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE II

PART-TIME CONTRACTUAL

Recruitment #15-004247-0010

GRADE

12

LOCATION OF POSITION

Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Potomac Center

1380 Marshall Street

Hagerstown, MD  21740

Main Purpose of Job

As a Licensed Practical Nurse II, the incumbent will be charged with functional duties and responsibilities commensurate with full performance level. The incumbent will be personally responsible for providing and directing the provision of services to and supervision of Intellectually Disabled Individuals entrusted to cottage's care. When the lead medical person on cottage, the incumbent must at all times be alert to the individuals' health status and ensure that medical regimens are at all times followed in accordance with sound nursing judgment and applicable Center Policies and Procedures. The incumbent will likewise monitor associates' compliance with cottage's operating procedures and assess associates' performance in terms of quality and quantity of services; adherence to applicable guidelines; conformance with instructions; demeanor and rapport with individuals; and following Program and data collection requirements including notes and reports. The incumbent will bring any problems or concerns about same to Cottage Manager and/or RN's timely attention. The incumbent under general auspices of runs shall strictly adhere to pertinent medical protocols including RN/Physician alerts or reports; medications; assessments; evidence of injury or symptoms of illness; and written entries in appropriate documents in timely and accurate manner. And, finally, discharging all duties and conducting oneself at all times per all relevant Regulations, Standards, Policies and Procedures including: Departments of Budget and Management and Mental Health and Hygiene; Title 17 CODE OF MARYLAND REGULATIONS; MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING; Office of Health Quality; ICF-MR; Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services; and Potomac Center. To efficaciously fulfill totality of duties enumerated herein in timely and prescribed manner, following are deemed ESSENTIAL condition precedents: Help those served to achieve their best possible health; Help those served achieve personal outcomes; Reporting per schedule on a regular and continuing basis inclusive of Holidays, weekends, overtime, per EMERGENCY status requirements, etc.; Willingness and ability to personally perform physically demanding tasks requiring lifting, transferring, supporting, et al; Personally adhering to and monitoring associates compliance with all applicable protocols, standards, and Policies & Procedures and addressing any deviation from same in an appropriate, timely and confidential manner; Maintaining open communications with associate staff, Registered Nurse, Manger/Director of Nursing; Ensuring accountability throughout shift for staff and Individuals; and Keeping Cottage Manager informed of questions/problems/issues arising over course of shift.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:    Determined by the Maryland Board of Nursing under the licensing requirements for Practical Nurses.

Experience:  One year of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

NOTE

Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Nursing classifications or Nursing or Health Care Specialist specialty codes in the Nursing field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1.  Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a current license as a Practical Nurse from the Maryland Board of Nursing.

2.  Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be require to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

3.  Employees may be required to successfully complete and maintain current certification of cardiopulmonary resuscitation training.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1.  Employees in this classification are subject to call-in, and therefore, will be required to provide the facility with a telephone number where they can be reached.

2.  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.

SELECTION PROCESS

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. For Recorded Job Information Call: 410-767-6018.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If online process is not available, please send your paper application 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. Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. 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.




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