Public Health Nurse - (Maternal Child Health, ACCU)

**Public Health Nurse - (Maternal Child Health, ACCU) Salary $73,504.00 - $84,227.00 Annually Location Towson, MD Job Type MERIT Job Number 04.226 02-26 Department HHS/CLINICAL SERVICES Opening Date 02/09/2026 Closing Date Continuous

Job Description

Benefits Questions Pay Schedule III, Grade 18N, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week.A vacancy exists in the Department of Health and Human Services, Maternal Child Health, Infants and Toddlers Program.A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.Current and future vacancies occurring in this classification may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.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 licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application. Examples of Duties

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

Essential Job Duties:

• Provides nursing care, health assessments, health guidance, health education, and referral services to individuals, families, groups, and institutions.
• Provides and assists in the provision of patient case management and monitoring.
• Assesses and monitors patients physical and mental states of health and determines need for community-based resources.
• Establishes nursing care priorities and coordinates the care with other resources.
• Monitors the progress of the patient care plan.
• Oversees and evaluates home-based services.
• Ensures compliance with Medicare and Medicaid regulations.
• Assists physicians and others in health clinics.
• Monitors and reports on patients care plan progress.
• Conducts home visits and renders preventive nursing care.
• Performs various health screenings.
• Provides health screening education and counseling in the areas of disease prevention, health maintenance, and mental health.
• Participates in the instruction, orientation, and oversight of new public health nurses, nursing assistants, volunteers, and others.
• Prepares and maintains nursing records and reports.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in nursing.
• OR Graduation from an accredited diploma school of nursing, plus at least one year of professional nursing experience.
• (Additional qualifying education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.)
• OR Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate in arts degree in nursing, plus at least two years professional nursing experience.
• (Additional qualifying education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.)

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with a Maternal and Child Health Program and/or Infants and Toddlers Program.
• Experience working with families of young children with special needs.
• Experience providing early childhood intervention and preschool special education system of services.

Licenses and Certificates

• Possession of a valid license to practice as a professional registered nurse, issued by the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses, is required at the time of appointment.
• Possession of a valid drivers license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C Maryland drivers license is required at the time of appointment.

Examination Procedure

Qualified applicants will be assigned a rating based on an evaluation of their training and experience as submitted on their application and supplemental questionnaire. Applicants are advised to state the dates, duties, and responsibilities of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Conditions of Employment

Physical and Environmental Conditions

• The 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 Investigation

• Applicants 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.

Benefits

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit, or non-classified employees:

• New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.
• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female, and disabled applicants.
• Smoke-free workplace
• All Baltimore County offices are smoke-free.
• Drug-free workplace
• Baltimore County provides a drug-free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.

Employee Benefits

• Health Insurance
• In order to qualify for health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance), part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.
• Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire.
• Plans offered include:
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.
• Life Insurance
• In order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week. Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employees annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.
• Retirement
• Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.
• Paid Leave
• Sick Leave - Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on accrual. Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement.
• Vacation Leave - Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase after five, ten, and fifteen years of service generally.
• Holidays - Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year. Other part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees working 29 hours per week or less will receive two paid holidays per calendar year. These holidays are the Christmas holiday and the Independence Day holiday.
• Bereavement Leave
• Jury Leave
• Military Leave
• Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
• Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.
• Direct Deposit
• Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.
• Deferred Compensation
• Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax-deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.

Disclaimer

This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.

Supplemental Questions

The purpose of the supplemental questions listed below is to further evaluate your experience and education to determine your eligibility for this job classification. Answer each question accurately and thoroughly. To be considered for this position, the experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application.

1. Which answer best describes your level of education and/or experience? I have a masters of science degree in nursing (MSN) from an accredited college/university. I have a bachelors of science degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited college/university. I have an associate in arts degree (AAN) or 60 credits towards a bachelors degree in nursing from an accredited college/university plus at least two years professional nursing experience. I have 90 credits towards a bachelors degree plus at least one year professional nursing experience. I have a diploma from an accredited school of nursing plus at least one year professional nursing experience. I do not meet the minimum requirements of this position.

2. Drivers License Select the type of drivers license you currently hold. Be sure you have provided your drivers license number, class, and state in the previous section of this application. Commercial Drivers License equivalent to commercial, Class A Maryland Drivers License. Commercial Drivers License equivalent to commercial, Class B Maryland Drivers License. Commercial Drivers License equivalent to a Commercial Class C Maryland Drivers License with a Passenger Endorsement. Non-Commercial Drivers License equivalent to a non-commercial, Class C Maryland Drivers License. Provisional Non-Commercial Drivers License equivalent to a Provisional Non-Commercial, Class C Maryland Drivers License. Drivers License Learners Permit I do not have a