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GRADE
23
LOCATION OF POSITION
MDH Maryland Board of Nursing
4140 Patterson Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
Main Purpose of Job
The primary areas of responsibility for this full-time Nursing Practice Manager position will be:

• Nursing Practice (RN and LPN)
• CNA/GNA/CNA-DT, CNA-DDA, CNA-HHA, CNA-School Health/MT/CMA practice, training, certification, and renewal
• Licensed Direct-entry Midwife practice, licensure and renewal
• Electrology practice, licensure and renewal

This position will:

• Interpret the Nurse Practice Act, all regulations, and other statutes that affect nursing practice;
• Utilize best practices as the basis for nursing practice; and
• Meet the Board's goal of ensuring safe nursing practice for the public.

This position will also:

• Identify areas that need improvement;
• Develop, as needed, Board policies for regulating nursing practice;
• Monitor CNA training programs; and
• Be a resource for Board staff and the public on nursing practice.

Additionally, this manager position will be a liaison between the Board of Nursing and specific committees, special task forces, and study groups that relate to the safe practice of nursing.
Nursing Practice includes, but is not limited to, all aspects of ensuring safe nursing care by all the disciplines that the Board regulates.
This position requires:

• Strong knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act, COMAR, and standards of nursing practice.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly for regulatory and stakeholder-facing content.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Master's degree in Nursing or a health-related field from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Five years of experiences as a Registered Nurse including two 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.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The desired candidate should possess:

• Diverse clinical practice experience (e.g., acute care, long-term care, or community-based settings)
• Experience in nursing regulation, enforcement, or practice consultation
• Experience reviewing complaints, investigations, or quality of care concerns
• Experience analyzing and interpreting complex clinical scenarios within a regulatory framework
• Experience working across multiple departments and managing competing priorities
• Experience identifying trends, risks, and system-level issues to inform policy and regulatory decision-making

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
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.
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 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.
BENEFITS
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
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.