The salary range above represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $82,352- $105,591.61, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
WHO WE ARE
Montgomery County is located adjacent to Washington, D.C., and with over one million residents, is the most populous County in the State of Maryland. The County is also the most diverse County in the State and ranks among the top ten most diverse Counties in the nation. Montgomery County contains many major U.S. government offices, scientific research and learning centers, and business campuses.
The Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for delivery of the County’s public health and human services that meets the needs of our community’s most vulnerable children, adults, and seniors. The Department provides services through more than 120 programs at more than 20 locations. With over 2,000 employees, the Department of Health and Human Services is the largest County Department.
As a department, we believe the health and wellness of the county can only be achieved by ensuring that every resident has fair opportunities to reach their fullest potential. This means access to quality housing, transportation, education, employment, health care, human services, safe neighborhoods, and healthy food. HHS provides critical services for residents who face a variety of obstacles in achieving their full potential. HHS plays an essential role in building a healthy and strong community.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
This is a meaningful opportunity to make a direct impact on the lives of vulnerable residents in Montgomery County. You will work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment with opportunities for professional growth and community engagement.
Montgomery County is seeking a skilled Community Health Nurse II to join the Assessments, Evaluation & Review Services (AERS) team. This role provides clinical assessments and interventions for medically fragile, disabled, and vulnerable individuals—both adults and children—living in the community. The nurse plays a vital role in preventing institutionalization, promoting safety, and supporting independence through timely evaluations and crisis response.
Conduct nursing assessments for State and County programs:
- Community First Choice (CFC)
- Community Personal Assistance Services (CPAS)
- Community Options Waiver (COW)
- Supporting Older AdultsWithResources Program (SOAR)
- Medical Adult Day Care Waiver
Perform specialized evaluations:
- STEPS (nursing home risk)
- PASRR (mental illness/intellectual disability and nursing facility placement)
- GES (emergency room psychiatric risk)
- Respond to urgent situations involving abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults
- Provide crisis intervention, clinical recommendations, and follow-up care planning
The selected candidate will be required to successfully complete a pre-placement background check, medical exam, and drug screening.
Education: Graduation from a National League for Nursing accredited college or university or an equivalent program asdeterminedby the Maryland Board of Examiners with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
Experience: Two (2) years of full-time equivalent post-licensure experience as a Registered Nurse, one year of which must have been in the nursing area of Community Health. (Community Health Nursing includes working in schools (School Health Services), Faith-Based Medical Facilities, community clinics, government agencies, and non-profit organizations.).
License: Possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the Maryland State, of Maryland issued by the Maryland Board of Examiners. If the license is temporary, a regular Maryland RN license must be obtained within ninety (90) days of appointment.
The State of Maryland accepts as valid the current RN licensure from a candidate's primary state of residence if that state has an interstate compact with Maryland. The states having this interstate compact are Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Wisconsin. (This equivalency only applies to candidates whose primary residence is not Maryland).
Any Registered Nurse (RN) applying for licensure and living in a member state of the Multistate Licensure Compact must take the NCLEX exam in their home state.
Note: There will be no substitutions for this section.
The applications of those individuals meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed to determine the extent, relevancy of training, and experience in the following areas:- Experience serving at risk seniors and Adults and children with disabilities in a multidisciplinary setting.
- Experience working in Nursing Facilities and/ or assisted living facilities.
- Experience working in a home care setting and/or providing interventions in the client’s home.
- Experience functioning independently in a community setting with clients of all ages.
- Experience working with clients with Intellectual Disabilities and/or Mental Illness.
- Experience with Community-Based Assessments and Waiver Programs.
- Multilingual Proficiency in Amharic, Chinese, French, Korean, Spanish, or Vietnamese.
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