REGISTERED NURSE CI - Allegany, United States - State of Maryland - Maryland Department of Health

Description

Introduction

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GRADE

19\r

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of Health\r

Main Purpose of Job

This recruitment is for multiple positions and shifts located throughout the State of Maryland.\r
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A Registered Nurse CI (Court Involved) is the full performance level of nursing work providing care to mentally ill patients. Employees in this classification may supervise Licensed Practical Nurses and non-licensed nursing and support staff. Employees in this classification receive general supervision from a higher-level nurse.\r
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Employees are assigned to day, evening, night or rotating shifts which may include holidays and weekends. Employees are subject to call-in during emergencies and staffing shortages. The work is performed at Maryland Department of Health facilities (i.e., Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center, Eastern Shore Hospital Center, RICA Baltimore, RICA Rockville, Spring Grove Hospital Center, Potomac Center, Springfield Hospital Center, and Thomas B. Finan Center) where care is provided for mentally ill patients who have been judged not criminally responsible for committing felonies, and to those who are difficult to manage in a less secure setting and who have been deemed dangerous to themselves or others. Employees are required to observe infection control precautions in order to prevent contamination and spread of disease. Employees may be required to lift patients or apply physical restraints. The work may require long periods of standing, walking, bending and reaching.\r
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Nursing under the licensing requirements for Registered Nurses.\r
Experience: None.\r

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse from the Maryland State Board of Nursing, 4140 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21215 or possess a current multi-state license in�party states that candidates have declared as primary states of residence. \r
2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland. \r
3. Employees in this classification may be required to successfully complete and maintain current certification of cardiopulmonary resuscitation training. \r

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Employees in this classification are subject to call-in and, therefore, will be required to provide the facility with a phone number at which they can be reached. \r
2. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations , Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs. \r

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.�Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.�Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.�Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).�\r
Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date.�Information submitted after this date will not be added.�\r
Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.�Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.\r
Candidates may remain on the�certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.\r

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online,�the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.�Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.\r
If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.� If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information�to �Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.\r
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the�MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at \r
If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at or��\r
Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: or MD TTY Relay Service \r
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r
People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r