Family Nurse Practitioner

Salary:

$89,074.13 - $106,359.15

Annually Location :

3003 Hospital Drive, Cheverly, MD 20785,

MD Job Type:

Probationary FT Job Number:

10592

Department:

Department of Health Division:

Family Health Services Division Opening Date:

05/28/2026

Closing Date:

6/2/2026 11:59

PM Eastern FLSA:

Exempt Bargaining Unit:

50069031 Nature and Variety of Work 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 Department of Health is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Family Nurse Practitioner (Nurse Practitioner I/II), grade A23/A25 position, in the Family Health Services/Reproductive Health Clinical Care Division . About the Position This is entry level specialized professional community health nursing work providing direct primary care, comprehensive nursing, therapeutic and preventive health care services in an expanded nurse role as a nurse practitioner to individuals, families and groups. Work is done in accordance with the

Maryland Nurse Practice Act Code of Maryland Regulations:

Practice of the Nurse Practitioner. The Nurse Practitioner position is a registered nurse (R.N.) who has advanced education and clinical training in a health care specialty area. Such specialty areas include, but are not limited to: Well Woman, Reproductive Health, PrEP, STI and HIV care and treatment, Adult Health, and Women's/Ob Gyn Health (Mid wife). Selected individuals in this class are responsible for providing care to clients by assessing health status, performing physical examinations, providing treatment, prescribing medications, recommending follow-up care and making referrals to appropriate health professionals. In addition, the incumbent provides health teaching, counseling and guidance to patients and their families. Work is performed under the direction of a higher-level nurse who provides administrative and professional nursing supervision and under the direction of a physician with whom a joint formal written agreement has been signed. Work requires making decisions concerning interpretation of considerable data such as physical/psychiatric examinations and laboratory reports. The employee's work is reviewed through records, reports, conferences and observation. Upon the satisfactory completion of a one (1) year probationary period, entry-level incumbents may be non-competitively promoted to the Nurse Practitioner II full performance level at Management's discretion. 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. Examples of Work Obtains a comprehensive health history from patient or family, records findings and makes critical evaluation of patient health status. Performs a detailed examination and assessment on patients and discriminates between normal and abnormal findings. Evaluates and reviews findings with physician and decides which patients need additional care either within or outside the scope of Health Department services. Identifies and manages acute and chronic illness in accordance with established medical protocols. Provides emergency care or crisis intervention in the absence of the physician. Provides follow up care of clients who have been diagnosed and treated by the physician and referred to the nurse practitioner. Maintains current clinical and nursing records. Serves as a consultant to other health care providers. Formulates and implements plan of care which may involve various forms of treatment and prescribed medications; recommends follow up care and makes referrals as needed. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Candidates must meet all minimum qualifications listed below to be eligible for additional consideration: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university, or completion of a nursing program determined by the Maryland State Board of Nursing to be equivalent to a program accredited by the National League for Nursing. OR Master's Degree in Public Health, Community Health Nursing or other appropriate nursing specialties.

All candidates must also have:

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license and completion of a Nurse Practitioner Program withcertification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) in Maryland issued by the Maryland State Board of Nursing. Possession of a valid driver's license. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the Master's Degree, but not for the successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner Program or any required licenses. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Epic Electronic Medical Records (EMR).

EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION WHICH CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION

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Additional Information Salary Range Transparency:

The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Tentative Interview Dates:

June 12, 2026 . Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.

Job Location:

3003 Hospital Dr, Cheverly, MD 20785

Conditions of Employment:

Upon selection, the candidate must (where applicable): 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. Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings. Maintain all required licensure and certifications. Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. This position is essential. 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.

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

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. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at

INTERNAL APPLICANTS

If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure. Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the

Workplace General Plan Information:

The Prince George's County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31. A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse. Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent. The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services). New employees must enroll in the County's health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date. The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire. After enrolling in the County's benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption). Employee Benefits Prince George's County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following: Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week) Group Term Life Insurance Long & Short-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts Dependent Care Assistance Program Health Care Flexible Spending Account Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick) 13 Paid Holidays Retirement Benefits Defined Benefit Pension Plan Employer Contribution Rate-11.71% Supplemental Pension Plan Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48% 457(b) 403(b) Employee Discounts Employee Assistance Program Voluntary Benefits Critical Illness Whole Life Insurance Accident Insurance Legal Services For additional details, please visit: 01 IMPORTANT - PLEASE

READ AND ACKNOWLEDGE

I acknowledge and understand that my responses to the supplemental questions must align with the information provided under the Work Experience and Education sections of my application. My responses to the questions below and the information provided under Work Experience and Education will determine if I meet all minimum qualifications for the position. I understand that attaching a resume does not fulfill the requirement to complete the application and answer all questions. While I am encouraged to attach a resume, I understand that only information provided in my application will be used to evaluate my experience and education for this opportunity. Yes No 02 Do you possess a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (R.N.) in the State of Maryland issued by the Maryland State Board of Nursing? Yes No 03 If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please provide the license number and expiration date and attach a copy to your application. 04 Have you successfully completed a Nurse Practitioner Program? Yes No 05 Do you possess a current certification as a Nurse Practitioner (N.P.) in the State of Maryland issued by the Maryland Board of Nursing? Yes No 06 If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please include where and when this program was completed and attach proof of completion to the application. 07 Which best describes your highest level of education completed? I do not have my High School Diploma or G.E.D High School Diploma or G.E.D Some college, but no degree completed Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree or JD Doctorate/PhD 08 Which best describes your field of study? Nursing Public Health Community Health Nursing Other Nursing Specialty Other Degree (Not related to Nursing) No Degree 09 Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university? Yes No 10 How many years of nursing experience do you have? No experience Less than 1 year 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years 5 years 6 years 7+ years 11 Please explain in detail your nursing experience as well as list/dates of employment with your answer. All experience must be shown in the "Work Experience" section of the application. A response of "See Resume" and blank answers will not be accepted or reviewed. If you selected "No Experience" indicate with "N/A". 12 Do you have a valid driver's license? Yes No 13 Do you have experience with Epic Electronic Medical Records (EMR)? Yes No 14 Are you willing and able to participate 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. Yes No Required Question