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Charge Nurse - Lactation/Nutrition Consultant

Prince George's County Government, MD

Clinton, MD

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Behavioral Health, Clinical Facilities, Community Health, Community and Social Services, Conferences, Consulting, Customer Support/Service, Disease, Disease Prevention and Control, Diversity, Environmental Health, Government, Health Department, Healthcare, Human Resources, Infectious Diseases, Nursing, Nutrition, People Management, Performance Reviews, Project/Program Coordination, Public Health, Registered Nurse (RN), Restaurant, Social Work, Standards of Care
LOCATION
Clinton, MD
POSTED
9 days ago

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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 Charge Nurse - Lactation/Nutrition Consultant (Community Health Nurse 3A) grade A24 position, in the Family Health Services Division (WIC Program).


About the Position  
This is advanced senior/lead-level professional nursing work performed to address the health care needs of target populations (e.g., infants, youth, adults, and seniors) through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The position serves as a Charge Nurse within the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program and requires a Registered Nurse with formal training in nutrition science and current certification as an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). The position provides a variety of professional nursing and health care services to clients, patients, families, and groups from diverse cultural backgrounds. These services are designed to promote health and wellness and prevent disease and disability. This position is considered essential.

At this level, the position is generally responsible for implementing and managing work within an assigned program area. The role may function in one (1) of three (3) capacities: (1) as an advanced senior nurse with extensive experience and specialized training providing advanced direct nursing services to a specific target population (e.g., pregnant adolescents, premature infants, older adults, etc.); (2) as a clinic charge nurse responsible for the daily on-site management of public health clinics or facilities; or (3) as an assistant supervisor providing direct support to higher-level community health management staff through the supervision and training of lower-level personnel and the coordination of special projects.

The position requires frequent interaction with nursing, medical, and social services professionals to coordinate and deliver comprehensive health and nursing care programs and services to the public. Work is performed in a variety of community settings, including homes, clinics, schools, and offices, and may involve exposure to infectious or contagious diseases. Assignments are carried out within established nursing care standards and departmental policies and procedures. Work is performed under the general supervision of higher-level health and nursing personnel and is evaluated through observation, record reviews, and employee-management conferences.

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.
Job Type: Probationary FT
Agency: Department of Health
Location: Clinton

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