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Washington County - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Introduction

We at the Potomac Center/SETT facility provide qualityperson-centered supports to adults with intellectual disabilities at our campusin Hagerstown Maryland. Our aim is to partner with the community to help our residentsachieve their goals.

The Potomac Center is a 62-bed licensed Intermediate CareFacility (ICF). This program focuses on using therapeutic interventions toempower residents as they learn the skills they need to successfully return tocommunity living.

The Secure Evaluation and Therapeutic Treatment (SETT)Program located within the Potomac Center campus is a 32-bed licensedForensic Residential Center that provides services to individuals withintellectual disabilities and court involvement within a safe and secureenvironment. The program provides assistance as they resolve their courtinvolvement and work toward transitioning to a less secured environment. TheSETT utilizes active treatment as well as providing evaluation assessment andcompetency attainment education.

GRADE

ASTD15

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Potomac Center/SETT
1380 Marshall St. Hagerstown MD 21740

Main Purpose of Job

This position shall discharge LPN duties of an intermediate nature including continuing alertness to individuals health status in compliance with sound nursing practices and judgment and applicable center policies and procedures. This position shall likewise monitor associates compliance with homes operating procedures and assess associates performance in terms of quality and quantity of services in areas such as:
  • Adherence to applicable guidelines;
  • Conformance with instructions;
  • Demeanor and rapport with individuals;
  • Following program and data collection requirements including notes and reports.

This position will bring any problems or concerns to the Home Manager and/or RNs timely attention. Further under general auspices of RNs this position shall strictly adhere to pertinent medical protocols including RN/Physician alerts or reports; medications; assessments; evidence of injury or symptoms of illness; and written entries in appropriate documents in a timely and accurate manner. And finally this position will discharge all duties and conduct oneself at all times per all relevant Regulations Standards Policies and Procedures including: Departments of Budget and Management and Mental Health and Hygiene; Title 17 CODE OF MARYLAND REGULATIONS; MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING; Office of Health Quality; ICF-MR; Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services; The Council on Quality and Leadership in Supports for People with Disabilities; and Potomac Center.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:Determined bythe Maryland Board of Nursing under the licensing requirements for PracticalNurses.

Experience: None.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess the following:
  • Experience performing nursing procedures such as administering prescribed medications monitoring patients vital signs obtaining specimens for laboratory testing and assisting in physical examinations etc
  • Experience working with intellectually disabled and/or forensic populations

LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Candidates for positions in thisclassification must possess a current license as a Practical Nurse from theMaryland Board of Nursing.

2. Employees in this classificationmay be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicleoperators license valid in the State of Maryland.

3. Employees in this classificationmay be required to successfully complete and maintain current certification ofcardiopulmonary resuscitation training.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Employees in this classificationare subject to call-in and therefore will be required to provide the facilitywith a telephone number where they can be reached.

2. Employees in this classificationare subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of MarylandRegulations 17.04.09 Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants 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 it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your report all related education experience dates and hours of 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 submitted after this date will not be added.

Incorrect application forms will not be will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates 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.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However if you are unable to apply onlinethe paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH Recruitment and Selection Division 201 W. Preston St. Room 114-B Baltimore MD 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 informationto .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 theMDH Recruitment and Selection Division at .

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 or.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: or MD TTY Relay Service 1-.

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 States diversity.

Employment Type

Full-Time

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