MDH Maryland Board of Nursing

4140 Patterson Street

Baltimore, MD 21215

The primary purpose of this full-time position will be to process licensure applications, verification, and issuance of licensure for temporary and initial Registered Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse applicants. This position will independently evaluate licensure qualifications, determine eligibility for licensure by authenticating and processing licensure verification. This position will also ensure timely and efficient processing of validation requests and use independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans and policies. This position will serve as the first point of contact for licensees and applicants via phone, email, and walk-ins. Additionally, this position will analyze licensure data to ensure nurses are in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act and the Compact Rules for Multi-State Licensing, make required notifications, and make corrections and/or changes to the licensure database and the National Board of State Boards of Licensing (NURSYS) database.

This position is critical to carrying out the Board’s mission to promote safe, high-quality care and public protection in Maryland.

education: Graduation from an accredited high school or obtaining a high school equivalency certificate.

expertise: One year of administrative or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute military service experience in the United States Armed Forces as a commissioned officer that includes staff work that includes the regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex plans, policies, administrative rules or regulations, program analysis, or operational procedures with recommendations for improvement on an annual basis for the required experience.

The desired candidate must possess:

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 job requirements. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information about your application. Please report all relevant education, experience, dates and hours of employment. Clearly indicate your degree and major in your application, if possible. For education acquired outside the United States, any job offer will be conditional upon the candidate submitting an equivalency evaluation through a Foreign Credential Evaluation Service prior to beginning employment (which may be requested prior to the interview).

Complete applications must be submitted by the deadline. Information submitted after this date will not be added.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. A CV will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the approved eligible list for at least one year. The approved qualified list generated for this recruitment may be used to fill similar positions in this agency or other state agencies.

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, a 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 p.m., close of business, on the hiring deadline, and will not be accepted. No postmarks.

If additional information is needed, the preferred method is to download. If you are unable to download, please fax the required information to 410-333-5689. Only required additional materials 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 Department at 410-767-1251.

If you are experiencing difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the Department of Budget and Management, MD Employment and Examinations Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.

Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service at 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, the State of Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who reflect the diversity of the state.