Registered Nurse - School Health - Health Department - Pediatrics

Registered Nurse - School Health - Health Department OPENING DATE: 03/22/2024 CLOSING DATE: 05/22/2024 AT 12:00AM MIDNIGHT SALARY $52,514.00 - $60,525.00 USD Annually EDUCATION ACCREDITATION: Applicant's education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at ELIGIBILITY: Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK: Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to this position identified as positions of trust will be required to authorize the release of and successfully complete a Fingerprint check. PROBATION: All persons, including current City employees, selected from this position will be on probation for 6 months. CLASS DESCRIPTION A Registered Nurse - School Health (10 Months) cares for patients in schools clinics, homes, and other community settings under the direction of a nursing supervisor or other health professional. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities . Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek. Work is performed in schools, clinics, homes or other community settings where incumbents may encounter illness, disease or stressful situations. SELECTION PROCESS All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must: EDUCATION: Have an Associate's degree in nursing from an accredited college AND EXPERIENCE: Have two years of experience in a clinical setting, pediatric experience preferred NOTES (EQUIVALENCIES): None REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES * Knowledge of nursing practices and techniques. * Knowledge of nursing theory and process. * Knowledge of professional nursing standards. * Ability to deal effectively with others. * Ability to assess the physical and emotional needs of individuals and families. * Ability to communicate effectively. * Ability to maintain records and write reports. EXAMINATION PROCESS Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months. The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. NOTE: Those eligible candidates who are under final consideration for appointment to this position will be required to submit to drug and alcohol testing and criminal background check. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Jewel Glenn via email at . BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER