What are the responsibilities and job description for the TERM Part Time Disease Control Community Health Nurse I/II, Grade 21/24 position at Montgomery County Government?
About The Position
Please note: The salary range above represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be as follows based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
If filled at the Part-Time Community Health Nurse I, Grade 21, the hiring range is $35,278–$43,689 based on 20 hours a week.
If filled at the Part-Time Community Health Nurse II, Grade 24, the hiring range is $40,035- $51,327.50 based on 20 hours a week.
This position is a term position budgeted through June 30, 2026. Continued employment beyond this date is subject to funding extension and is not guaranteed.
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 meet 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 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
The Disease Control & Immunization Program is looking for an individual who has a passion for public health and is committed to serving the residents of Montgomery County, not limited to residents of other jurisdictions in Maryland . This individual must have a strong sense of nursing caring elements, including good leadership, communication, and integrity skills. The candidate must be highly motivated to promote immunization efforts, focusing on preventive health, outreach and education.
What You'll Be Doing
The part time 20 hours a week Community Health Nurse II will perform nursing duties and tasks of the Immunization Program.
Minimum Qualifications
Community Health Nurse I, Grade 21
Experience: None.
Education: Graduation from a National League for Nursing accredited college or university or an equivalent program as determined by the Maryland Board of Examiners with a Bachelor's Degree in nursing .
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
License: Possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland* issued by the Maryland Board of Examiners is required. If the license is temporary, a regular Maryland RN license must be obtained within ninety (90) days of appointment. Note: There will be no substitutions for this section.
Community Health Nurse II, Grade 24
Experience: Two (2) years of full-time equivalent post-licensure experience as RN Nurse. One (1) year of which will be in immunization experience and/or working with children and adults
Education: Graduation from a National League for Nursing accredited college or university or an equivalent program as determined by the Maryland Board of Examiners with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
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 is required. 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) or
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 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.
Driver's License Required
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
Preference for Interviews will be given to qualified candidates with experience in the following areas:
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at Hiring@montgomerycountymd.gov . Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference .
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law : Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code . Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
Please note: The salary range above represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be as follows based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
If filled at the Part-Time Community Health Nurse I, Grade 21, the hiring range is $35,278–$43,689 based on 20 hours a week.
If filled at the Part-Time Community Health Nurse II, Grade 24, the hiring range is $40,035- $51,327.50 based on 20 hours a week.
This position is a term position budgeted through June 30, 2026. Continued employment beyond this date is subject to funding extension and is not guaranteed.
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 meet 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 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
The Disease Control & Immunization Program is looking for an individual who has a passion for public health and is committed to serving the residents of Montgomery County, not limited to residents of other jurisdictions in Maryland . This individual must have a strong sense of nursing caring elements, including good leadership, communication, and integrity skills. The candidate must be highly motivated to promote immunization efforts, focusing on preventive health, outreach and education.
What You'll Be Doing
The part time 20 hours a week Community Health Nurse II will perform nursing duties and tasks of the Immunization Program.
- Review and assess immunization records
- Communicate with parents/guardians, vaccine education, administer all vaccines during the Vaccine for Children (VFC) clinic days, Vaccine for Adults, and other vaccination clinics
- Immunization outreach and education including coordinating vaccination clinics
- Participate in the MDH yearly Hospital Perinatal Hep B Survey, assist with WIC (immunization records review) and the annual Private School Survey
Minimum Qualifications
Community Health Nurse I, Grade 21
Experience: None.
Education: Graduation from a National League for Nursing accredited college or university or an equivalent program as determined by the Maryland Board of Examiners with a Bachelor's Degree in nursing .
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
License: Possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland* issued by the Maryland Board of Examiners is required. If the license is temporary, a regular Maryland RN license must be obtained within ninety (90) days of appointment. Note: There will be no substitutions for this section.
- 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, Delaware, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Wisconsin. (This equivalency only applies to candidates whose primary residence is not Maryland).
Community Health Nurse II, Grade 24
Experience: Two (2) years of full-time equivalent post-licensure experience as RN Nurse. One (1) year of which will be in immunization experience and/or working with children and adults
Education: Graduation from a National League for Nursing accredited college or university or an equivalent program as determined by the Maryland Board of Examiners with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
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 is required. 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) or
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 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.
Driver's License Required
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
Preference for Interviews will be given to qualified candidates with experience in the following areas:
- At least 2 or more years nursing experience in Public Health setting such as a health center and vaccination clinic.
- Experience and knowledge utilizing community-based resources in Montgomery County to address populations who are under served.
- Experience with vaccines and immunization records.
- Experience coordinating services with community partners, primary medical doctors for immunization outreach and education including coordinating vaccination clinics.
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at Hiring@montgomerycountymd.gov . Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference .
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law : Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code . Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
Salary : $35,278 - $51,328