[Hiring] Community Health Nurse @Prince George's County Government

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Role Description

This is a full performance level Professional Registered Nurse who provides nursing services and conducts various types of assessments for chronically ill and elderly residents.

  • Conducts home visits to assess the health care needs of individuals.
  • Identifies services for individuals who are at risk of Nursing Home Placement.
  • Serves a population that includes infants, youth, adults, and seniors.

Examples of Work

  • Provides direct nursing services to individuals utilizing the nursing process by conducting a comprehensive evaluation to determine medical needs and establishing a Person-Centered Plan of Care.
  • Teaches and demonstrates care procedures and health promotion concepts to clients and their families.
  • Documents assessments, treatment, intervention, and progress in agency medical records in accordance with Maryland Department of Health (MDH), Health Department (HD), and Federal guidelines.
  • Confers with health professionals, Supports Planners, family members, and other designated individuals on the care needs of clients.
  • Completes weekly/monthly narrative and data reports.

Qualifications

  • Graduation from an accredited school, college, university or an equivalent program with a bachelor's degree in nursing or a related health field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Possession of a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland issued by the Maryland State Board of Nursing at the time of appointment.
  • Possession of a valid license to operate a motor vehicle when required for the performance of job-related duties at time of appointment.
  • Possession of a valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 2 years of home-visiting experience.
  • Proven experience and desire to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced, and professional environment.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

Conditions of Employment

  • Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
  • Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable.
  • Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.
  • Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee.

Eligibility to Work

Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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