Community Health Nurse II - Registered Nurse

Nature of Work:

This position announcement will be used to fill a full-time, county contractual community health nurse II position within the Adult Evaluation and Review Services (AERS) program in the Department of Health with Anne Arundel County Government. The Department of Health's mission is to preserve, promote and protect the health of all people who live, work and play in Anne Arundel County. This is professional case management and advocacy work on behalf of senior and special needs citizens, and their family members. Work involves extensive contact with the public, community organizations and agencies, and County and State personnel. The incumbent will be responsible for conducting an evaluation (STEPS/inter-rai) in which nursing and/or social work skills are used to evaluate the health and psychosocial status of a person who has been referred to Adult Evaluation and Review Services (AERS).

Assesses the needs and problems of seniors and special needs citizens and their families through personal interviews in the home or other appropriate location. Develops care plans that alleviate or minimize the impact of problem areas. Locates and arranges for the timely delivery of appropriate health, social and community resources. Provides counseling, crisis intervention, and acts as advocate for assigned clients and their families. Helps clients with completion of administrative applications, advocates on their behalf, and provides follow-up to ensure that services are rendered, and/or explores other options for resolution of problems. Interprets social service and aging program policies and procedures to clients and other persons making inquiries. Reviews client needs as required through in-home face-to-face interviews and adjusts service levels as needed. Prepares comprehensive and accurate client records in accordance with pertinent regulations, submits statistical and other reports as needed. Attends appropriate meetings on case management issues and in-service training as necessary to maintain professional standards and currency in resources pertinent to seniors.

Makes recommendations to improve programs, procedures, and effectiveness of service delivery to the target population. Receives, investigates, and seeks to resolve complaints made by and on behalf of residents of long term care facilities. Visits local long term care facilities to monitor conditions and to assist in establishing effective resident councils. Provides assistance to callers seeking long term care placement information. Observes confidentiality standards, maintains client files, collects and enters accurate statistical information on program activities using computerized systems. Reports to the proper authorities instances of abuse, financial exploitation and life-threatening conditions existing in long term care facilities. Establishes and maintains working relationships with long term care facilities, State agencies and law enforcement agencies to facilitate working effectively on problems of the population served.

Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential functions of all positions in the class.

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalency (GED) OR an Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

Two (2) or more years of experience in human services program areas.

License or Certification:

Current Maryland license as a Registered Nurse from the Maryland Board of Nursing and CPR certification.

Notes:

Must have a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license. Hybrid schedule available. Field work required.

Desired or Preferred Qualifications:

Considerable knowledge and understanding of Federal and State laws regarding one of the following: regulations and standards pertaining to the various types of long term care facilities; Medicare; Medical Assistance and related insurance programs. Considerable knowledge of the Older Americans Act, other laws, regulations and policies pertaining to specific senior programs. Considerable knowledge of human services systems, programs and benefits for older adults. Ability to express ideas clearly, both orally and in writing. Skill in interviewing and counseling individuals and families. Skill in analyzing and interpreting client information and making sound decisions. Ability to maintain accurate client records and statistical reports.

Home visiting; ability to work independently; ability to travel throughout Anne Arundel County; knowledge of community resources; skills beyond a beginner level in data entry and Microsoft Office to include Word and Excel.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications can apply.
Send a completed County application or resume to:

Human Resources
3 Harry S. Truman Parkway
Annapolis, MD 21401

Fax to 410-222-4392 or email hdrecruiter@aacounty.org.