Public Health Nurse (Behavioral Health)

Public Health Nurse (Behavioral Health) Baltimore County - 3.6 Towson, MD Job Details Part-time | Full-time $73,504 - $84,227 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Conducting community outreach projects Expiration dates monitoring Medical equipment operation Mental health nursing expertise Community health education Mid-level Updating inventory records Wound care Blood glucose monitoring Home health

HIV/AIDS

care Public health nursing Home & community care experience Community resource coordination Full Job Description JOB Pay Schedule III, Grade 18

N, Regular Schedule:

35 hours per week.

A vacancy exists in the Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Behavioral Health Services.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly. All interested candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note:

Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You must attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of license(s) certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Job PurposeUnder general supervision, plans, coordinates, and provides professional behavioral health nursing services to individuals, families, and groups in the home, community, and health centers.

Essential Job DutiesProvide wound care consultations to new and existing participants in OADPOP or those referred from other departments and agencies.

Work with and assist new and existing participants in the OADPOP at various health centers in BCDH, including DGC, Dundalk, Eastern Family Resource Center.

Perform community outreach at Essex Library and other locations in Baltimore County as requested, promoting the OADPOP and its services. Provide blood pressure monitoring and blood glucose monitoring during field outreach.

Maintain inventory record of Naloxone at DGC; notify supervisor when an order needs to be placed. Maintain daily temperature logs of Naloxone at DGC. Send Naloxone temperature logs at the end of each month to supervisor.

Assemble Naloxone kits for distribution during Naloxone training as well as to OADPOP participants. Maintain inventory of supplies at DGC. Monitor and discard expired supplies.

Obtain improved primary medical outcomes/specialty care; reduce disease transmission; and connect to community resources that promote health stability.

Perform backpack model outreach throughout the County, including: educating and supplying participants with OADPOP services, conducting HIV and hepatitis C testing with direct linkage to care, and Naloxone training in the field.

Examples of Other DutiesPerforms other related duties as required.

NOTE:

The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Physical and Environmental ConditionsThe work of this classification may include the performance of physical activities such as walking, standing, and lifting, the operation of medical equipment and instruments, and travel throughout the County. Duties may expose incumbents to various bio-medical hazards.

Medical Examination and Employment Background InvestigationApplicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.