RN - Community Health Specialist

Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center is a private, not-for-profit, community health care provider, governed by a community-based board of trustees. Since its founding in 1973, the original 59-bed, short-stay hospital has grown into a comprehensive acute care medical center with 226 licensed beds. In June 1998, Howard County General Hospital joined Johns Hopkins Medicine. In June 2023, the hospital was renamed Howard County Medical Center:

Why nurses love Howard County Medical Center:

• Team Nursing that focuses on an interdisciplinary approach to care with the nurse at the forefront
• Warm and collegial environment
• Fantastic benefits: https://hcgh.mybenefitsjhhs.com/
• Free parking
• Earn $1,000 annually for practicing self-care with Healthy @ Hopkins

Hear what our hospital president has to say about what we do and why we do it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qj5KuB34gU8

Position Summary:

The Community Health Specialists are hourly clinical staff who will provide support for program activities including but not limited to health fairs, community events and targeted outreach. These staff will provide screening services including taking biometric measurements, implementing screening questionnaires, counseling at-risk individuals and referring eligible participants to evidence-based programs. This position reports to the Journey to Better Health Program Coordinator.

Position Details:

• Community Health
• PRN Days

Education/Experience:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university with an interest in behavioral, community or public health.
• Experience working in a community setting is preferred but not required.
• Bilingual in Spanish, Korean, or Chinese preferred but not required.

Licensure/Certification:

• Must maintain current Maryland License as an RN or licensure in a compact state that allows practice in Maryland.
• Must have valid driver's license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation.
• This position may spend the majority of the time working in the community, away from the office.

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Diversity and Inclusion are Johns Hopkins Medicine Core Values. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

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Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.