Community Health Nurse I and II at Garrett County Health Department in Cumberland, Maryland

Job Description:

The Healthy Families Department at the Garrett County Health Department has a full time (Recruitment #24-004215-0002) and part-time contractual opening (Recruitment # 24-004215-0003) for a Community Health Nurse I or full time (Recruitment #24-004216-0022) and part-time contractual opening (Recruitment #24-004216-0023) for a Community Health Nurse II. The main purpose of the position is to provide in-home support services to families and other non-nursing support staff through intensive nurse home visiting to pregnant women and children up to five years of age under the Healthy Families America home visiting program(s) to improve birth outcomes, strengthen families, cultivate nurturing parent child relationships, promote child health and developmental outcomes, promote family stability, build foundations for strong family functioning, and promote positive parenting practices. Services enable individuals to maintain independence and well-being, assist in preserving the family structure, promote functional home environments, and teach clients how to access and utilize available community resources. The position, with guidance from the Community Health Nurse Supervisor, works to improve parenting skills, reduce family stress, and meet the ongoing needs of the family unit to achieve optimal functioning. The position will promote family and child health through nursing assessment and planning, education, and linkage to other resources. The position will collaborate with other health professionals and community agencies to support families and children's optimal health, nutrition, safety, and development. Rate: Salary negotiable, based on experience. Contractual employees may be eligible for benefits. To Apply: Interested applicants can apply online at http://www.jobaps.com/md/jobs/dhm. Online application process isSTRONGLYpreferred. If online process is not available, please send your paper application to:DHMH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Application must be received by July 23, 2024. A Maryland State Employment Application may be obtained from www.garretthealth.org (under Applications). Equal Opportunity Employer/MFH.
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