HealthCare Access Maryland
Community Health Nurse - Neighborhood Nursing
HealthCare Access Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Community Health Nurse - Neighborhood Nursing
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Community Health Nurse - Neighborhood Nursing
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HealthCare Access Maryland
Pay Range:
$81,000.00/yr - $83,000.00/yr
About HealthCare Access Maryland (HCAM):
HealthCare Access Maryland (HCAM) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to making Maryland healthier by connecting residents to health insurance coverage and providing comprehensive care coordination. Each year, HCAM assists over 80,000 individuals across the state, offering personalized guidance, health education, and advocacy to ensure every Marylander has an equal opportunity to achieve optimal health.
Job Summary:
The NN team is responsible for collaborating with various stakeholders, including local social services, healthcare providers, mental health and substance use treatment facilities, legal agencies, housing departments, and faith‑based leaders to identify and link members of the community looking to achieve wellness in their neighborhoods to NN locations. The Registered Nurse is paired with Community Health Workers and delivers comprehensive care directly in homes and neighborhood hubs such as schools, libraries, senior centers, apartment buildings, faith‑based organizations, and other identified pop‑up locations.
Responsibilities Administration
Participation in local/state meetings, conferences, and community meetings
Collaborate, communicate, and coordinate follow‑up care with the Neighborhood Nursing team
Case Management
Meet with individuals and families in a variety of community settings including homes, community centers, libraries, and other “hub” sites
Link and enroll participants into community resources including health insurance, primary care, specialty care, behavioral health, housing, transportation, food support, and utility support
Effectively use motivational interviewing techniques to engage and coordinate care/services to clients
Provide client‑centered services in a trauma‑informed approach
Prioritize acute (urgent) and primary/secondary prevention health and social needs
Provide point‑of‑care (POC) testing (e.g., blood pressure, blood glucose), health screenings and testing, vaccinations, health education, and other activities in groups and individually
Engage participants in problem solving to identify behavioral and other environmental contributors that impact their health (physical, emotional and social)
Provide mental health and substance disorder psychoeducation in a group or individual setting
Develop and provide health education and training materials for clients and community members
Documentation
Create and document client treatment plans, interventions, and recommendations, screening results and health risk assessments
Timely data input and documentation in electronic health records and other data management systems
Document and record outcomes of referrals and appointments
Create and produce reports on demand
Outreach
Develop and provide health education and training materials for clients and community members
Initiate and assist in developing strong community relationships, attend community meetings and other activities that cultivate trust
Function as a team leader for the Community Health Worker team
Human Resources
Timely and accurately submit timesheets
Additional Duties and Responsibilities
Additional duties as assigned
Qualifications Education, Experience, Certifications and Licensures:
Bachelor’s in Nursing required, active State of Maryland Registered Nurse license
At least two years of experience providing home/community outreach to a diverse client population
Demonstrated knowledge in Community Outreach, Maternal and Child Health Disparities
Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with HealthChoice Medicaid recipients and Managed Care Organizations
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong computer literacy skills, specifically with MS Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint (365)
Organizational skills with the ability to meet a demanding workload
Detail oriented to complete requirements of files and contract compliance
Sensitivity to cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the population served
Excellent oral and written interpersonal and communication skills required
Problem‑solving skills
Proven ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines
Compensation In compliance with Maryland’s wage transparency requirements, the compensation for this role has been included in the posting. Additionally, the benefits package includes vacation, sick, personal, and mental health leave; a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match; medical, dental, life, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance; company‑paid life insurance; voluntary life insurance options; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; and a voluntary emergency savings fund with employer match.
EEO Statement HealthCare Access Maryland provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification. Equal employment opportunity includes, but is not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, demotion, transfer, leaves of absence, and termination. HealthCare Access Maryland takes allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation seriously and will promptly investigate when such behavior is reported.
Safety & Health Responsibilities HCAM is committed to providing and maintaining a safe, secure, and healthy work environment for all employees, clients served, volunteers and visitors. As part of this commitment, HCAM has developed safety, security and occupational health policies, practices and standards. All employees are required to adhere to all local, state and federal safety and environmental codes, ordinances, standards and laws; adhere to all HCAM and local safety plans, policies, practices and standards; be aware of and follow all safety rules of your work site; report any unsafe conditions or accidents to your supervisor; practice standard precautions at all times; and participate in mandatory or available safety training.
Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear and respond to customers and employees. The employee frequently is required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to walk and sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industry Non‑profit Organizations
Location Princess Anne, MD
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Community Health Nurse - Neighborhood Nursing
role at
HealthCare Access Maryland
Pay Range:
$81,000.00/yr - $83,000.00/yr
About HealthCare Access Maryland (HCAM):
HealthCare Access Maryland (HCAM) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to making Maryland healthier by connecting residents to health insurance coverage and providing comprehensive care coordination. Each year, HCAM assists over 80,000 individuals across the state, offering personalized guidance, health education, and advocacy to ensure every Marylander has an equal opportunity to achieve optimal health.
Job Summary:
The NN team is responsible for collaborating with various stakeholders, including local social services, healthcare providers, mental health and substance use treatment facilities, legal agencies, housing departments, and faith‑based leaders to identify and link members of the community looking to achieve wellness in their neighborhoods to NN locations. The Registered Nurse is paired with Community Health Workers and delivers comprehensive care directly in homes and neighborhood hubs such as schools, libraries, senior centers, apartment buildings, faith‑based organizations, and other identified pop‑up locations.
Responsibilities Administration
Participation in local/state meetings, conferences, and community meetings
Collaborate, communicate, and coordinate follow‑up care with the Neighborhood Nursing team
Case Management
Meet with individuals and families in a variety of community settings including homes, community centers, libraries, and other “hub” sites
Link and enroll participants into community resources including health insurance, primary care, specialty care, behavioral health, housing, transportation, food support, and utility support
Effectively use motivational interviewing techniques to engage and coordinate care/services to clients
Provide client‑centered services in a trauma‑informed approach
Prioritize acute (urgent) and primary/secondary prevention health and social needs
Provide point‑of‑care (POC) testing (e.g., blood pressure, blood glucose), health screenings and testing, vaccinations, health education, and other activities in groups and individually
Engage participants in problem solving to identify behavioral and other environmental contributors that impact their health (physical, emotional and social)
Provide mental health and substance disorder psychoeducation in a group or individual setting
Develop and provide health education and training materials for clients and community members
Documentation
Create and document client treatment plans, interventions, and recommendations, screening results and health risk assessments
Timely data input and documentation in electronic health records and other data management systems
Document and record outcomes of referrals and appointments
Create and produce reports on demand
Outreach
Develop and provide health education and training materials for clients and community members
Initiate and assist in developing strong community relationships, attend community meetings and other activities that cultivate trust
Function as a team leader for the Community Health Worker team
Human Resources
Timely and accurately submit timesheets
Additional Duties and Responsibilities
Additional duties as assigned
Qualifications Education, Experience, Certifications and Licensures:
Bachelor’s in Nursing required, active State of Maryland Registered Nurse license
At least two years of experience providing home/community outreach to a diverse client population
Demonstrated knowledge in Community Outreach, Maternal and Child Health Disparities
Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with HealthChoice Medicaid recipients and Managed Care Organizations
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong computer literacy skills, specifically with MS Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint (365)
Organizational skills with the ability to meet a demanding workload
Detail oriented to complete requirements of files and contract compliance
Sensitivity to cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the population served
Excellent oral and written interpersonal and communication skills required
Problem‑solving skills
Proven ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines
Compensation In compliance with Maryland’s wage transparency requirements, the compensation for this role has been included in the posting. Additionally, the benefits package includes vacation, sick, personal, and mental health leave; a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match; medical, dental, life, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance; company‑paid life insurance; voluntary life insurance options; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; and a voluntary emergency savings fund with employer match.
EEO Statement HealthCare Access Maryland provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification. Equal employment opportunity includes, but is not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, demotion, transfer, leaves of absence, and termination. HealthCare Access Maryland takes allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation seriously and will promptly investigate when such behavior is reported.
Safety & Health Responsibilities HCAM is committed to providing and maintaining a safe, secure, and healthy work environment for all employees, clients served, volunteers and visitors. As part of this commitment, HCAM has developed safety, security and occupational health policies, practices and standards. All employees are required to adhere to all local, state and federal safety and environmental codes, ordinances, standards and laws; adhere to all HCAM and local safety plans, policies, practices and standards; be aware of and follow all safety rules of your work site; report any unsafe conditions or accidents to your supervisor; practice standard precautions at all times; and participate in mandatory or available safety training.
Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear and respond to customers and employees. The employee frequently is required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to walk and sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industry Non‑profit Organizations
Location Princess Anne, MD
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