Community Health Nurse II: 10 month

The City of Baltimore offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits

A Community Health Nurse II 10Mth assesses, plans and evaluates patient care in clinics, homes, schools and other community settings.  Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.

Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior.  Employees in this class work a conventional workweek.  Work is performed in clinics, homes or schools where incumbents may encounter illness, disease or stressful situations.  Work requires minimal physical exertion.

Position is with the Bureau of School Health and is only employed during the school year.

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

EDUCATION: A bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.                                                                   

AND

EXPERIENCE: Have two years of experience as a registered nurse.                             

OR

NOTES (EQUIVALENCIES): Have an associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and four years of experience in a clinical setting.

LICENSES: Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Maryland or registered nurse licensure from a Multi-State Licensure Compact participant state is required.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of nursing theory, process, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of professional nursing standards.
• Knowledge of community health resources and agencies.
• Ability to make long?range plans for community health services.
• Ability to plan, develop, implement and evaluate community health programs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with others.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Administrative ability.
• Supervisory ability

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