NURSING PROGRAM CONSULTANT/ADMINISTRATOR IV

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MDH, Office of Health Care Quality

The main purpose of this position is to oversee and direct all clinical services within OHCQ by providing technical supervision, initial and ongoing training, mentoring, and precepting to surveyors and programmatic staff. This position will also conduct surveys on behalf of CMS and MDH. This position will provide consultation on complex clinical issues and the clinical appropriateness of nursing and health care services. This position will interpret federal and state laws and regulations as they apply to health delivery systems. This position will provide guidance regarding state and federal administrative and procedural requirements for licensure, certification, and survey activities. This position will also provide technical assistance.

This position will serve as a liaison to the local health officers, other state agencies, and medical directors in hospitals, nursing homes, and other industries. This position will review proposed and actual models of health care to determine the type of licensure and/or certification that is required. This position will represent OHCQ on local, state, and federal work groups and commissions and review Maryland and federal proposed and existing regulations and laws. This position will also serve as a fact or expert witness in state and federal hearings.

This position will develop and implement short and long-range quality initiatives to enhance the agency’s regulatory efficiency and effectiveness and serve on OHCQ’s Health Quality Account Grant committee. The position must understand the complexities of the full health care spectrum, including health care facilities and community-based programs.

Education: A Master’s degree in Nursing or a health-related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Five years of experience as a Registered Nurse including four years of experience in an administrative, supervisory, consultative or teaching capacity.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or health-related field from an accredited college or university and two years of experience as a Registered Nurse in an administrative, supervisory, consultative or teaching capacity for the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university for two years of the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher as a commissioned officer in Nursing classification or Nursing specialty codes in the Nursing field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

The desired candidate should possess the following:

1. Experience serving as a Nurse Surveyor for the Maryland Department of Health (MDH)'s Office of Health Care Quality (OHCQ) or for another State survey agency.

2. Experience testifying in Federal and/or State hearings.

1.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 .

2.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.

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 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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online 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.