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The Prince George's County Department of Health is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Family Nurse Practitioner (Nurse Practitioner I/II), grade A23/A25 position, in the Family Health Services/Clinical Care Program. About the Position This is entry level specialized professional community health nursing work providing direct primary care, comprehensive nursing, therapeutic and preventive health care services in an expanded nurse role as a nurse practitioner to individuals, families and groups. Work is done in accordance with the Maryland Nurse Practice Act Code of Maryland Regulations: Practice of the Nurse Practitioner.

A Nurse Practitioner is a registered nurse (R.N.) who has advanced education and clinical training in a health care specialty area. Such specialty areas include, but are not limited to: Well Woman Care, Reproductive Health, PrEP, STI and HIV care and treatment, Adult Health; Family Health; Geriatrics; Pediatrics; Psychiatric; School Health; Women's/Ob Gyn Health (Mid wife). Incumbents in this class are responsible for providing care to clients by assessing health status, performing physical examinations, providing treatment, prescribing medications, recommending follow-up care and making referrals to appropriate health professionals

In addition, the incumbent provides health teaching, counseling and guidance to patients and their families. Work is performed under the direction of a higher-level nurse who provides administrative and professional nursing supervision and under the direction of a physician with whom a joint formal written agreement has been signed. Work requires making decisions concerning interpretation of considerable data such as physical/psychiatric examinations and laboratory reports.

The employee's work is reviewed through records, reports, conferences and observation. Upon the satisfactory completion of a one (1) year probationary period, entry level incumbents may be non-competitively promoted to the II full performance level at Managements' discretion. About the Agency The Prince George's County Health Department's (PGCHD) vision is that all Prince Georgians are their healthiest at every age and every stage.

Their mission is to lead, engage, and empower our community to work collaboratively towards disease prevention, health equity, and total well-being. The PGCHD works to protect and support the public's health through numerous services that range from restaurant inspections and disease tracking to care coordination and health promotion. The department is composed of four divisions: Behavioral Health Services, Environmental Health and Disease Control, Family Health Services, and Health and Wellness, supported by the Office of Administration, Office of Human Resources and the Office of the Health Officer.

The mandate of the department has been, and will remain, broad. This plan emphasizes improving core functions and operations, including protecting the public from health threats, implementing strategies to support healthy living, and maintaining a focus on vulnerable populations, while developing efficient internal processes to support these activities. Examples of Work Obtains a comprehensive health history from patient or family, records findings and makes critical evaluation of patient health status.

Performs a detailed examination and assessment on patients and discriminates between normal and abnormal findings. Evaluates and reviews findings with physician and decides which patients need additional care either within or outside the scope of Health Department services. Identifies and manages acute and chronic illness in accordance with established medical protocols.

Provides emergency care or crisis intervention in the absence of the physician. Provides follow up care of clients who have been diagnosed and treated by the physician and referred to the nurse practitioner. Formulates and implements plan of care which may involve various forms of treatment and prescribed medications; recommends follow up care and makes referrals as needed.

Maintains current clinical and nursing records. Serves as a consultant to other health care providers. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Candidates must meet all minimum qualifications listed below to be eligible for additional consideration: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university, or completion of a nursing program determined by the Maryland State Board of Nursing to be equivalent to a program accredited by the National League for Nursing.

OR Master's Degree in Public Health, Community Health Nursing or other appropriate nursing specialties. All candidates must also have: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license and completion of a Nurse Practitioner Program with certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) in Maryland issued by the Maryland State Board of Nursing. Possession of a valid driver's license.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the Master's Degree, but not for the successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner Program or any required licenses. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Epic Electronic Medical Records (EMR). EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION WHICH CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

Additional Information Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Tentative Interview Dates: September 10, 2026.

Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details. Job Location: 3003 Hospital Dr, Cheverly, MD 20785 Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must (where applicable): Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency. Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties.

Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings. Maintain all required licensure and certifications. Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee.

This position is essential. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify. INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice

Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure. Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace