Charge Nurse - Lactation/Nutrition Consultant
Salary
$91,519.20 - $124,209.60 Annually
Location
Clinton, MD
Job Type
Probationary FT
Job Number
10654
Department
Department of Health
Division
WIC
Opening Date
06/26/2026
Closing Date
7/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
50069039
Nature and Variety of Work
Come join our team!
Prince George's County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the Countys residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince Georges County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.
The Prince George's County Department of Health is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Charge Nurse - Lactation/Nutrition Consultant (Community Health Nurse 3A) grade A24 position, in the Family Health Services Division (WIC Program).
About the Position
This is advanced senior/lead-level professional nursing work performed to address the health care needs of target populations (e.g., infants, youth, adults, and seniors) through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The position serves as a Charge Nurse within the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program and requires a Registered Nurse with formal training in nutrition science and current certification as an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). The position provides a variety of professional nursing and health care services to clients, patients, families, and groups from diverse cultural backgrounds. These services are designed to promote health and wellness and prevent disease and disability. This position is considered essential.
At this level, the position is generally responsible for implementing and managing work within an assigned program area. The role may function in one (1) of three (3) capacities: (1) as an advanced senior nurse with extensive experience and specialized training providing advanced direct nursing services to a specific target population (e.g., pregnant adolescents, premature infants, older adults, etc.); (2) as a clinic charge nurse responsible for the daily on-site management of public health clinics or facilities; or (3) as an assistant supervisor providing direct support to higher-level community health management staff through the supervision and training of lower-level personnel and the coordination of special projects.
The position requires frequent interaction with nursing, medical, and social services professionals to coordinate and deliver comprehensive health and nursing care programs and services to the public. Work is performed in a variety of community settings, including homes, clinics, schools, and offices, and may involve exposure to infectious or contagious diseases. Assignments are carried out within established nursing care standards and departmental policies and procedures. Work is performed under the general supervision of higher-level health and nursing personnel and is evaluated through observation, record reviews, and employee-management conferences.
About the Agency
The Prince Georges County Health Departments (PGCHD) vision is that all Prince Georgians are their healthiest at every age and every stage. Their mission is to lead, engage, and empower our community to work collaboratively towards disease prevention, health equity, and total well-being. The PGCHD works to protect and support the public's health through numerous services that range from restaurant inspections and disease tracking to care coordination and health promotion. The department is composed of four divisions: Behavioral Health Services, Environmental Health and Disease Control, Family Health Services, and Health and Wellness, supported by the Office of Administration, Office of Human Resources and the Office of the Health Officer. The mandate of the department has been, and will remain, broad. This plan emphasizes improving core functions and operations, including protecting the public from health threats, implementing strategies to support healthy living, and maintaining a focus on vulnerable populations, while developing efficient internal processes to support these activities.
Examples of Work
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must meet all minimum qualifications listed below to be eligible for additional consideration:
Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience may also be considered.
Please note there is no equivalency for the required certifications.
Preferred Qualifications
EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION WHICH CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
Additional Information
Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
Tentative Interview Dates: Late July. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.
Job Location: 9314 Piscataway Road, Clinton, MD, 20735
Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must (where applicable):
ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince Georges County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.
Prince Georges County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
General Plan Information:
The Prince George's County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.
A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.
Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.
The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).
New employees must enroll in the County's health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.
The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.
After enrolling in the County's benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).
Employee Benefits
Prince George's County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:
Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick) 13 Paid Holidays Retirement Benefits
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
Supplemental Pension Plan
Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
457(b)
403(b)
Employee Discounts Employee Assistance Program Voluntary Benefits
For additional details, please visit: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/human-resources-management/employees/benefits
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IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ AND ACKNOWLEDGE: I acknowledge and understand that my responses to the supplemental questions must align with the information provided under the Work Experience and Education sections of my application. My responses to the questions below and the information provided under Work Experience and Education will determine if I meet all minimum qualifications for the position. I understand that attaching a resume does not fulfill the requirement to complete the application and answer all questions. While I am encouraged to attach a resume, I understand that only information provided in my application will be used to evaluate my experience and education for this opportunity.
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Do you possess a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (R.N.) in the State of Maryland issued by the Maryland State Board of Nursing?
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If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please provide the license number and expiration date and attach a copy to your application. If you are not licensed, please enter "N/A".
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Which best describes your highest level of education completed?
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Which best describes your field of study?
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Do you have a Bachelors Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university, or from an equivalent nursing program?
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How many years of post-licensure community health nursing experience do you have?
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Please explain in detail your post-licensure community health nursing experience as well as list/dates of employment with your answer. All experience must be shown in the "Work Experience" section of the application. A response of "See Resume" and blank answers will not be accepted or reviewed. If you selected "No Experience" indicate with "N/A".
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Do you have a valid drivers license?
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Do you have a valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification?
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Do you have a current certification as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)?
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Do you have experience with Epic Electronic Medical Records (EMR)?
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Are you willing and able to participate as an essential employee? Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.
Required Question
Employer Prince Georges County Government
Address 1400 McCormick Drive, Suite 159
Largo, Maryland, 20774
Phone 301-883-6330
301-883-6330