Chief Nursing Officer

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DHMH, Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center, Jessup, MD

This position will function as the Chief Nursing Officer for the Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center.  The position functions as the sole nursing leadership position in the Department's/State's only maximum security forensic behavioral health hospital.  As such, it provides leadership in the establishment of the facility's nursing practices to ensure quality outcomes for the patient and expertise in clinical nursing practices with attention to the safety and security of patients and staff in this unique environment.

Qualified applicants must possess a master's degree in nursing or other health-related field from an accredited college or university and demonstrated experience managing psychiatric nursing services in a hospital setting, five years of experience must have been in a supervisory, teaching or administrative capacity.  Qualified candiates must possess a license as a Registered Nurse by the Maryland Board of Nursing.   A copy of your current RN license must accompany application.

A bachelor's degree in nursing or a health-related field from an accredited college or university, together with seven years of psychiatric nursing experience (as a registered nurse) of which at least five years must have been in a supervisory, teaching or administrative capacity is also qualifying.  A Ph.D. in nursing from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two years of general experience.   

Qualified candiates must possess a  license as a Registered Nurse by the Maryland Board of Nursing.   A copy of your current RN license must accompany application.

This is a management service recruitment.  A resume must accompany your application.

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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

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

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.