Nursing Assistant - Tuberculosis Control Program - Non-Merit

Full Job Description

Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week

A Non-Merit vacancy exists in Communicable Disease and Environmental Health, Department of Health and Human Services.

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly. All interested candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Requirements

Under close supervision, assists nurses, physicians, and other health professionals in providing health services to individuals, families, and groups in homes, communities, and public or employee health centers.

Examples of Essential Duties

• Assists clinicians in the direct care of patients and in conducting physical examinations. Takes and records pre-examination information from patients including vital signs, height and weight measurements, and medical histories.
• Collects, prepares, and tests various laboratory specimens. Performs venipuncture, hearing and vision screening, and associated clinical procedures.
• Performs non-invasive simple dressing changes to wounds. Prepares, sets up, and closes out examination rooms. Sets up, maintains, cleans, and sterilizes medical instruments and equipment.

Assists homebound patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming. Monitors, documents, and reports on the condition of patients.

Maintains and distributes inventories of medical and office supplies. Assists in the preparation and maintenance of medical records, files, and reports.

Assists physicians and nurses in the provision of various occupational health services in employee health clinics.

• Makes referrals to internal and external stakeholders to address social determinants of health.
• Assists nurses and clients with scheduling appointments and arranges transportation as necessary.
• Answers phone calls, triages and transfers calls as necessary.
• Prepare letters, mail and/or deliver to clients homes.

Examples of Other Duties

Performs other duties as required.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class.

They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent

plus

two years' experience, under supervision, rendering direct medical patient care. (Additional qualifying education in nursing or a related field may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level)

• Knowledge of the general principles, practices, procedures, and methods of attendant nursing.

• Knowledge of clinical procedures and methods.

• Knowledge of medical terminology.

• Knowledge of the use, care, and maintenance of medical instruments and equipment.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of collecting, handling, and testing laboratory specimens.

• Skill in providing attendant nursing services to clinics and health professionals.

• Skill in participating in direct patientcare.

• Skill in measuring and recording vital signs and other pertinent information.

• Skill in communicating with patients and other members of the staff.

• Ability to learn and follow County and Departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Ability to work closely with professional staff.

• Ability to maintain records, files, and reports.

• Ability to maintain inventories of supplies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Full Performance)

• Knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Knowledge of public health and the programs and services offered by the County and other health care agencies.

• Knowledge of current health issues and techniques.

• Knowledge of safety regulations pertaining to public health.

• Skill in the maintenance of records.

• Skill in the maintenance of inventories of medical and office supplies.

• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with the public, patients, and co-workers.

Licenses and Certificates

Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant by the Maryland Board of Nursing is required at the time of appointment. Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a noncommercial, class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcript must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc.(www.WES.org)

Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Nursing Assistant - Non-Merit
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204

You MUST attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Additional Information

Physical and Environmental Conditions

The work of this classification may include the performance of physical activities such as walking, standing, and lifting, the operation of medical equipment and instruments, and travel throughout the County. Duties may expose incumbents to various bio-medical hazards.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination and drug screen and an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.