NURSING PROGRAM CONSULTANT/ADMINISTRATOR III SUPERVISOR

GRADE

24

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH - OMBM - Acute Care Administration 201 W. Preston Street Baltimore, MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

This position functions as Division Chief for the Healthy Kids Unit, within the Acute Care Administration (ACA). The Maryland Healthy Kids/Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) Program promotes access to and ensures availability of quality health care for Medical Assistance children, teens and young adults less than 21 years of age. This position provides administrative and clinical oversight of the activities of the Unit and provides personnel management of its employees to ensure that appropriate practice-based standards are met and provides performance improvement assessments and targeted interventions to enhance the quality of health services delivered by Medicaid providers to eligible recipients less than 21 years of age. This includes planning, organizing and supervising the work of the Unit; developing, revising and implementing protocols, guidelines and controls for the administration of new or existing recommendations for Medical Assistance Program response to changes in federal and State laws and regulations; and preparing the Unit’s annual budget requests. This position is responsible for the direction, coordination and implementation of Program policy, coverage of benefits and reimbursement for the Healthy Kids Program. This position represents the State, the Department of Health and the Medical Assistance Program in dealing with officials from other states, the federal government, healthcare industry, and in legal proceedings. The primary function of the Healthy Kids / EPSDT Unit is to ensure the professional quality, appropriateness and medical necessity of health services purchased on behalf of Medical Assistance recipients. Standards for the Healthy Kids Program are developed through collaboration with key stakeholders such as the MDH Family Health Administration, the Maryland Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the University of Maryland Dental School, and the Maryland Department of the Environment. The Maryland Healthy Kids Preventive Health Schedule closely correlates to the American Academy of Pediatrics' periodicity schedule. This position is responsible for overseeing the development and maintenance of procedures to meet this mission.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Master’s degree in Nursing or a health-related field from an accredited college or university. Experience: Five years of experience as a Registered Nurse including three 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 may be substituted 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 the following: Experience with hospital and community health administration as it affects nursing and nursing education. Experience with Maryland Medicaid Information System Subsystems (MMIS). Experience with Salesforce and/or LTSS. Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, regulations requirements, rules and regulations governing medical programs and nursing services COMAR 10.09.11.

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. MDHMedCare