Community Health Nurse at Prince George's County Government, MD
Prince George's County Government, MD · Cheverly, United States Of America · Onsite
- Junior
- Office in Cheverly
About the Department
Come join our team!
Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.
The Prince George’s County Health Department is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Community Health Nurse, (Community Health Nurse I/II) grade A18-A21 position, in the Environmental Health/Disease Control Division.
About the Position
This is an entry level and full performance professional nursing position, whereby the incumbent conducts communicable and vector borne disease investigations, provides nursing services, direct patient care, disease education, and counseling/coordination services. The incumbent must have and maintain a valid Registered Nurse License Issued by the Maryland Board of Nursing or a license recognized by the Compact State Agreement. The incumbent will be the point of contact for the Perinatal Hepatitis B program and is supervised and evaluated by a higher-level Community Health Nurse in accordance with departmental rules, policies, and procedures. Perform Rabies exposures investigations under the supervision of the Rabies coordinator, a supervisor and the program chief.
About the Agency
The Prince George's County Health Department's (PGCHD) vision is that all Prince Georgians are their healthiest at every age and every stage. Their mission is to lead, engage, and empower our community to work collaboratively towards disease prevention, health equity, and total well-being. The PGCHD works to protect and support the public’s health through numerous services that range from restaurant inspections and disease tracking to care coordination and health promotion. The department is composed of four divisions: Behavioral Health Services, Environmental Health and Disease Control, Family Health Services, and Health and Wellness, supported by the Office of Administration, Office of Human Resources and the Office of the Health Officer. The mandate of the department has been, and will remain, broad. This plan emphasizes improving core functions and operations, including protecting the public from health threats, implementing strategies to support healthy living, and maintaining a focus on vulnerable populations, while developing efficient internal processes to support these activities.Position Duties
- Assesses, develops, and implements nursing care plans to evaluate patients.
- Provides nursing care services regarding communicable diseases.
- Documents and maintains patients' medical records in accordance with the health department and Division's Protocols.
- Triage and assess patients and contacts health needs.
- Communicates health promotion and prevention concepts to clients.
- Educates and refers patients to patient care and counseling services.
- Conducts interview and provides appropriate medication, education, and case management to reduce the transmission of diseases.
- Assesses clients' condition and need for mediation and vaccination.
- Assists with collecting, evaluation, and interpreting epidemiological, and statistical data pertaining to investigations and surveillance activities.
- Prepares investigation/summary reports.
- Collects, receives and prepares infectious disease specimens for transport to the State lab.
- Uses appropriate PPE during the performance of clinical duties.
- Interprets lab data and appropriately notifies patients and/or providers of results.
- Records case data investigation activities into the National Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NEDSS) and performs clinical documentation in the Appropriate Electronic Health Record.
- Performs other tasks and duties assigned, which may not be specifically listed in the position's description; however, are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class of work.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum 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.
EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
Other Qualifications
Job Location: 3003 Hospital Drive, Suite 1066, MD 20785
Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must:
- 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. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.
