Charge Nurse - Lactation/Nutrition Consultant

Prince George's County, MD Government -
Clinton, MD

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Job Details

Full-time
$91,519.20 - $124,209.60 a year
12 days ago

Benefits

457(b)
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Dependent care reimbursement
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Pension plan
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Employee discount
403(b)
Life insurance

Qualifications

CPR Certification
RN License
Personal protective equipment (PPE) use
BLS Certification
Non-CDL Class C
IBCLC

Full Job Description

Nature and Variety of Work

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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.

Examples of Work

Provides advanced lactation care as an IBCLC while functioning as Charge Nurse to ensure appropriate triage, clinical decision making, and quality of care for breastfeeding participants.
Coordinates and oversees local agency breastfeeding promotion and support activities, ensuring alignment with WIC program goals, public health priorities, and clinical standards of care.
Serves as the lead clinical resource for breastfeeding care, triaging referrals, prioritizing high risk cases, and assigning or coordinating services to appropriate staff.
May exercise limited supervisory duties and responsibilities over subordinate staff.
Plans and coordinates the daily work activities of subordinate staff such as nurses, therapists, health aides and clerical support staff.
Coordinates the provision of nursing/medical care services for clients/patients with other agencies/programs.
Provides orientation, on-the-job training and continuing education for staff supervised.
Reviews and analyzes patient records for accuracy, completeness and appropriateness; takes action if indicated.
Serves on departmental and interagency committees, task forces, commissions, and boards.
Interprets departmental policies and procedures for staff.
Assists staff with determining nursing and mental health care needed by complex patients and in the resolution of crisis situations.
Assists in the development of standards and procedures related to the provision of services and assures compliance with them.
Triages new referrals to determine how quickly patients need to be seen and assigns cases.
Collects and summarizes program data, submits required reports of program activities and accomplishments to program chief or other administrators.
Assists in budget development and preparation by providing narrative and statistical information.
Willingly and cooperatively perform tasks and duties which may not be specifically listed in the classification specification or position description, but which are within the general occupational category and responsibility level of the employee's classification of work.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must meet all minimum qualifications listed below to be eligible for additional consideration:

Graduation from an accredited school, college, university or an equivalent program with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or a related health field.
Two (2) years of post-licensure community health nursing experience.
Possession of a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland issued by the Maryland State Board of Nursing at the time of appointment.
Must possess and maintain a valid Class C driver's license to operate a motor vehicle when required for the performance of job-related duties.
Possession of a valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification at time of appointment.

Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience may also be considered.

Please note there is no equivalency for the required certifications.

Preferred Qualifications

Formal training in nutrition science and current certification as an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).
EPIC Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience.

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

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: Late July. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.

Job Location: 9314 Piscataway Road, Clinton, MD, 20735

Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must (where applicable):

Possess a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland issued by the Maryland State Board of Nursing at the time of appointment.
Possess and maintain a valid Class C driver's license.
Possess a valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification at time of appointment.
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.
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 dhs.gov/E-Verify.

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: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/human-resources-management/employees/benefits

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