Montgomery County MD
Community Health Nurse II, Grade 24
Montgomery County MD, Rockville, Maryland, us, 20849
Salary :
$74,390.00 - $119,104.00 Annually
Location :
401 Hungerford Dr Rockville MD 20850 USA
Job Type:
Permanent
Remote Employment:
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number:
2024 - 00357
Department:
Department of Health and Human Services
Division:
HHS 60 Aging & Disability Services Division
Opening Date:
11/08/2024
Closing Date:
11/22/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA:
Exempt
About the Position
The expected salary range for this position on hire is $74,390 - 96,747
WHO WE ARE
Montgomery County is located adjacent to Washington, D.C., and with over one million residents, is the most populous County in the State of Maryland. The County is also the most diverse County in the State and ranks among the top ten most diverse Counties in the nation. Montgomery County contains many major U.S. government offices, scientific research and learning centers, and business campuses.
The Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for delivery of the County's public health and human services that meet the needs of our community's most vulnerable children, adults and seniors. The Department provides services through more than 120 programs at more than 20 locations. With over 2,000 employees, the Department of Health and Human Services is the largest County Department.
As a Department, we believe health and wellness of the county can only be achieved by ensuring that every resident has fair opportunities to reach their fullest potential. This means access to quality housing, transportation, education, employment, health care, human services, safe neighborhoods, and healthy food. HHS provides critical services for residents who face a variety of obstacles in achieving their full potential. HHS plays an essential role in building a healthy and strong community.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Aging & Disability Services is seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic licensed Registered Nurse (RN) to provide Adult Protective Services clinical intervention for medically fragile and vulnerable adults, frail elderly, mentally, chronically, and terminally ill, and intellectually disabled adults, aged 18 and over. These clients are seen in the community, in their homes. The employee in this position must be able to work well independently and have excellent written and communication skills. This position requires a high level of organization and the ability to prioritize competing client needs with case documentation.
What You'll Be Doing
Working independently to make comprehensive assessments along with developing and initiating individualized plans of care.Preparation of court reports for guardianship.Act as surrogate decision maker and case manager for court referred disabled adults for whom the Department has been appointed guardian of the person.Consultation and collaboration with other staff within the Department as well as with collateral agencies such as the MCPD, State's Attorney's Office, County Attorney's Office, private attorneys, guardians of property, and community public and private agencies as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
Two (2) years of full-time equivalent post-licensure experience as a RN Nurse, one year of which must have been in the nursing area working with Seniors and Adults over the age of 18.
Education:
Graduation from a National League for Nursing accredited college or university or an equivalent program as determined by the Maryland Board of Examiners with a bachelor's degree in nursing.
Equivalency:
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
LICENSE:• Possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the Maryland State, of Maryland issued by the Maryland Board of Examiners is required at the time of appointment. If the license is temporary, a regular Maryland RN license must be obtained within ninety (90) days of appointment.• The State of Maryland accepts as valid the current RN licensure from a candidate's primary state of residence if that state has an interstate compact with Maryland. The states having this interstate compact are Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Wisconsin. (This equivalency only applies to candidates whose primary residence is not Maryland). Any Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) applying for licensure and living in a member state of the Multistate Licensure Compact must take the NCLEX exam in their home state.
Note: There will be no substitutions for this section.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
We will use
interview preference
criteria:
Licensed Registered Nurse who adheres to the principles, theories, and methods of the Nurse Practice ActExperience working in nursing facilities and/or assisted living facilities.Experience working in a home care setting and/or providing interventions in the client's home.Experience functioning independently in a community setting with adults over 18.Experience working with clients with Intellectual Disabilities and/or Chronic Mental Illness
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law : Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
Leave Benefits
Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
Retirement Benefits
All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness
Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.
Free Mass Transit Benefit
County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.
Reduced Child and Health Care Costs
Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.
Employee Wellbeing
We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.
Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team.
Montgomery County Benefits
01
MQ Question COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE I (002307)
Do you have possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland* or a state included in the interstate compact that is issued by the Maryland Board of Examiners? This is required at the time of appointment. If the license is temporary, a regular Maryland RN license must be obtained within ninety (90) days of appointment
YesNo
02
MQ Question Community HEALTH NURSE (002309)
Did you graduate from a National League for Nursing accredited college or university or an equivalent program as determined by the Maryland Board of Examiners with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing?
YesNo
03
MQ Question COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE(000152)
What is your highest level of completed education in Nursing?
Associate's DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeDoctorate
04
MQ Question Community Health Nurse(002309)
How many years of full-time equivalent post-licensure experience do you have as a Registered Nurse?
No Experience1 Year Experience2 Year's Experience3 Year's Experience4+ Year's Experience
05
MQ Question Community Health Nurse(002309)
How many years of direct nursing experience do you have working with seniors and adults over the age of 18?
No Experience1+Year Experience
Required Question
$74,390.00 - $119,104.00 Annually
Location :
401 Hungerford Dr Rockville MD 20850 USA
Job Type:
Permanent
Remote Employment:
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number:
2024 - 00357
Department:
Department of Health and Human Services
Division:
HHS 60 Aging & Disability Services Division
Opening Date:
11/08/2024
Closing Date:
11/22/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA:
Exempt
About the Position
The expected salary range for this position on hire is $74,390 - 96,747
WHO WE ARE
Montgomery County is located adjacent to Washington, D.C., and with over one million residents, is the most populous County in the State of Maryland. The County is also the most diverse County in the State and ranks among the top ten most diverse Counties in the nation. Montgomery County contains many major U.S. government offices, scientific research and learning centers, and business campuses.
The Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for delivery of the County's public health and human services that meet the needs of our community's most vulnerable children, adults and seniors. The Department provides services through more than 120 programs at more than 20 locations. With over 2,000 employees, the Department of Health and Human Services is the largest County Department.
As a Department, we believe health and wellness of the county can only be achieved by ensuring that every resident has fair opportunities to reach their fullest potential. This means access to quality housing, transportation, education, employment, health care, human services, safe neighborhoods, and healthy food. HHS provides critical services for residents who face a variety of obstacles in achieving their full potential. HHS plays an essential role in building a healthy and strong community.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Aging & Disability Services is seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic licensed Registered Nurse (RN) to provide Adult Protective Services clinical intervention for medically fragile and vulnerable adults, frail elderly, mentally, chronically, and terminally ill, and intellectually disabled adults, aged 18 and over. These clients are seen in the community, in their homes. The employee in this position must be able to work well independently and have excellent written and communication skills. This position requires a high level of organization and the ability to prioritize competing client needs with case documentation.
What You'll Be Doing
Working independently to make comprehensive assessments along with developing and initiating individualized plans of care.Preparation of court reports for guardianship.Act as surrogate decision maker and case manager for court referred disabled adults for whom the Department has been appointed guardian of the person.Consultation and collaboration with other staff within the Department as well as with collateral agencies such as the MCPD, State's Attorney's Office, County Attorney's Office, private attorneys, guardians of property, and community public and private agencies as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
Two (2) years of full-time equivalent post-licensure experience as a RN Nurse, one year of which must have been in the nursing area working with Seniors and Adults over the age of 18.
Education:
Graduation from a National League for Nursing accredited college or university or an equivalent program as determined by the Maryland Board of Examiners with a bachelor's degree in nursing.
Equivalency:
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
LICENSE:• Possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the Maryland State, of Maryland issued by the Maryland Board of Examiners is required at the time of appointment. If the license is temporary, a regular Maryland RN license must be obtained within ninety (90) days of appointment.• The State of Maryland accepts as valid the current RN licensure from a candidate's primary state of residence if that state has an interstate compact with Maryland. The states having this interstate compact are Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Wisconsin. (This equivalency only applies to candidates whose primary residence is not Maryland). Any Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) applying for licensure and living in a member state of the Multistate Licensure Compact must take the NCLEX exam in their home state.
Note: There will be no substitutions for this section.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
We will use
interview preference
criteria:
Licensed Registered Nurse who adheres to the principles, theories, and methods of the Nurse Practice ActExperience working in nursing facilities and/or assisted living facilities.Experience working in a home care setting and/or providing interventions in the client's home.Experience functioning independently in a community setting with adults over 18.Experience working with clients with Intellectual Disabilities and/or Chronic Mental Illness
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law : Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
Leave Benefits
Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
Retirement Benefits
All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness
Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.
Free Mass Transit Benefit
County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.
Reduced Child and Health Care Costs
Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.
Employee Wellbeing
We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.
Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team.
Montgomery County Benefits
01
MQ Question COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE I (002307)
Do you have possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland* or a state included in the interstate compact that is issued by the Maryland Board of Examiners? This is required at the time of appointment. If the license is temporary, a regular Maryland RN license must be obtained within ninety (90) days of appointment
YesNo
02
MQ Question Community HEALTH NURSE (002309)
Did you graduate from a National League for Nursing accredited college or university or an equivalent program as determined by the Maryland Board of Examiners with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing?
YesNo
03
MQ Question COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE(000152)
What is your highest level of completed education in Nursing?
Associate's DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeDoctorate
04
MQ Question Community Health Nurse(002309)
How many years of full-time equivalent post-licensure experience do you have as a Registered Nurse?
No Experience1 Year Experience2 Year's Experience3 Year's Experience4+ Year's Experience
05
MQ Question Community Health Nurse(002309)
How many years of direct nursing experience do you have working with seniors and adults over the age of 18?
No Experience1+Year Experience
Required Question