| OPENING DATE: 02/09/13 |
| CLOSING DATE: 05/03/13 11:59 PM |
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| EDUCATION ACCREDITATION: Applicants education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org. |
| ELIGIBILITY: Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least one year. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final. |
| PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: Eligible candidates must pass a job-related physical examination administered by the City. |
| TESTING FOR DRUGS: Effective October 1, 1994, the Citys pre-employment physical examination for all applicants will include substance abuse testing. Substance abuse testing shall also be required prior to promotion to a sensitive job classification. |
| CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK: Eligible candidates that are under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to authorize the release of and successfully complete a criminal conviction check. |
| SERVICE FEE: City employees who are represented by a union will be required to become union members or to pay a service fee as a condition of continuing employment after completion of a probationary period. |
| PROBATION: All persons, including current City employees, selected from an eligible list resulting from this examination will be on probation for six months. |
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CLASS DESCRIPTION:
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Licensed Practical Nurse Salary: $36,146 - $41,301 Annually
Licensed Practical Nurse (10 Months) Salary: $30,148 - $34,418 Annually
A Licensed Practical Nurse provides practical nursing care to patients and clients under the direction of a physician or a registered nurse. Employees in this class may work rotating shifts including evenings and weekends. Review the classification specification to obtain additional information about this classification.
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SELECTION PROCESS:
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All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The license and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:
Have current licensure as a practical nurse in the State of Maryland or practical nurse licensure from a Multi-State Licensure Compact participant state;
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Have two years of experience as a licensed practical nurse.
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
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NOTE: YOUR LICENSE MUST BE RECORDED ON YOUR APPLICATION AND WILL BE VERIFIED BY THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY.
NOTE:Those eligibles who are under final consideration for appointment to some positions in this class will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information and successfully pass a fingerprint and background investigation.
CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT: Vacancies may be filled at any time. Applications will be processed in the order in which they are received. Delay in filing your application may prevent you from being considered for vacancies.
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