Very Urgent Need – IHAS Nurse Supervisor – in MD

IHAS Nurse Supervisor
Baltimore City Department of Social Services
Adult Services
1510 Guildford Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21202

The main purpose of this position is to supervise and monitor the work performance of lower level Registered Nurse. The Community Health Nurse Supervisor provides direction, guidance, observations, and clinical oversight to lower level nursing staff and Family Support Workers who are licensed as Certified Nursing Assistants. The Community Health Nurse Supervisor must ensure that all nursing staff observes universal precautions in order to prevent contamination and spread of disease. At all times, the incumbent will provide customer service to both internal and external customers that meet or exceed the standard set by the Department. Conducts operations ethically; adheres to compliance requirements; provides discipline and structure that influences the staff awareness of and respect of operational controls. 

Evaluate potential and current In Home Aide customers to determine their medical necessity for In Home Aide Service. Provide Supervisory nursing guidance to Nursing Staff in IHAS (In-Home Adult Services).

Supervise, plan, schedules, assign, review, and monitor the work performance of staff Community Health Nurses.

Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.

Experience: One year of experience as a Community Health Nurse.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute a Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and one year of experience as a Registered Nurse for the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute two years of experience as a Registered Nurse for the required education.

3. Candidates may substitute a Master’s degree in nursing or related field from an accredited college or university for the required education and experience.

4. Candidates may substitute one year of experience in an administrative, supervisory, consultative or teaching capacity as a Registered Nurse for the required experience.

5. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Nursing classification or Nursing or Health Care Specialist specialty codes in the Nursing field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

One year of experience with Interpreting and enforcing policies and procedures in order to provide quality care.

One year of experience providing supervision in a nursing home or hospital.

One year of experience as a Home Health Nurse.

One year of experience providing clinical and leadership skills to diverse staff to provide a high-quality of patient care.

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.

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.