Introduction\rGRADE24\rLOCATION OF POSITIONMDH Spring Grove Hospital Center\rCatonsville, MD 21228\r\rMain Purpose of JobThe main purpose of this position is to be responsible for\roperational and functional responsibilities for a group of patient care areas\rand/or specialty units (1-3 Patient Units, Clinic) in accordance with the\rinstitution's policies and procedures, standard of nursing practices and\rgovernment regulations to ensure safe and quality patient care is delivered\refficiently. This position will be under the supervision of the Chief Nursing\rOfficer.\rMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation: A Master's degree in Nursing or a health related field from an accredited college or university.\rExperience: Four years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a psychiatric setting including two years in a supervisory, consultative, teaching or administrative capacity.\rNotes:\r1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a health related field from an accredited college or university and six years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a psychiatric setting including four years in a supervisory, consultative, teaching or administrative capacityfor the required education and experience.\r2.Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher as a commissioned officerinNursing 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.\rDESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSThe desired candidates should have experience in the following:\r\r\r1. Experience with educating and training employees on quality and performance improvement processes.\r\r\r2. Experience with designing effective quality and safety monitoring processes.\r\r\r3. Experience leading a team of nurses to provide services to patients and manage their records.\r\r\rLICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS1. 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. \r2. 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. \rSPECIAL REQUIREMENTS1. 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. \r2. 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. \rSELECTION 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).\rComplete applications must be submitted by the closing date.Information submitted after this date will not be added.\rIncorrect application forms will not be accepted.Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.\rCandidates may remain on thecertified 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.\rBENEFITSSTATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\rFURTHER 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.\rIf additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested informationto 410-###-####.Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.\rFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact theMDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-###-####.\rIf 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-###-#### ...@maryland.gov.\rAppropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-###-#### or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-###-####.\rWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\rPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\rAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r

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