REGISTERED NURSE MANAGER COURT-INVOLVED MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Introduction GRADE23LOCATION OF POSITIONMDH Spring Grove Hospital Center, Catonsville MDMain Purpose of JobThis recruitment is for two Registered Nurse Manager, Psychiatric (Court-Involved) positions. Both positions will have responsibility for planning and coordinating provision of services in the NAO Office and throughout the hospital on an assigned shift. The positions will directly supervise the Central Staffing Coordinator on the assigned shift, address administrative and clinical issues in the absence of the ADON, and may provide direct nursing care as needed. Both positions collaborate with the ADON or Chief Nursing Officer to Nursing in the implementation of the department's philosophy, objectives, standards, policies/procedures, and nursing practices.Minimum QualificationsEducation : A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or health-related field from an accredited college or university.Experience : Four (4) years of experience as a Registered Nurse to include two (2) years in a supervisory, administrative or consultative capacity and two (2) years in a psychiatric setting.Notes : 1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s degree in Nursing or a health related field from an accredited college or university and two years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a psychiatric setting for the required education and experience.• Candidates may substitute six years of experience as a Registered Nurse to include three years in a supervisory, administrative or teaching capacity in a psychiatric setting for the required education and experience.• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Nursing classifications or Nursing and Hospital Administration specialty codes in the Nursing field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.Desired Or Preferred QualificationsThe desired candidates should possess experience in the following:• Interpreting and enforcing policies and procedures in order to provide quality care• Appraising staff performance through coaching, counseling and disciplining• Providing clinical and leadership skills to diverse staff to provide high quality patient careLICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS• Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse from the Maryland 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.• 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.• Employees in this classification may be required to successfully complete and maintain current certification of cardiopulmonary resuscitation training.Special Requirements• 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.• Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.SELECTION PROCESSApplicants 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).Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added.Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.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.BenefitsSTATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITSFURTHER INSTRUCTIONSOnline 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.If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.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 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov .Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.