Registered Nurse
Easton
221 Glenwood Ave
Easton, MD 21601
8-12 hours per week – Monday through Friday, Some Weekends

Must be dependable and able to work independently and proactively with minimal
direction and/or supervision while maintaining the ability to plan, organize, prioritize,
delegate, and accurately complete work activities while managing interruptions.
Duties will include, but not be limited to.... Supervise and instruct caregiver staff.
Conducting Client Assessments and developing Care Plan and ensure that the client
and family understand the plan of care and their responsibilities. Participate in the
Quality Assurance reviews, and evaluations of the services provided to client.
Recognize and reward good job performance and promote caregiver recognition.
Respond and resolve client and/or family complaints and concerns. Communicate and refer appropriate matters to Directors for guidance. Demonstrate knowledge of current health and homecare practices. Must maintain absolute confidentiality of all information pertaining to employees, clients, and clients’ family members.
Please contact 443-210-2007 or 443-664-8220 for further questions.

POSITION PURPOSE: The Registered Nurse shall furnish services in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and work under with basic principles of the professional nurse. All functions shall be performed by following the established policies and in compliance with state and federal regulations. The Registered Nurse reports directly to: _Sherry McFarland (Director) and Journey Smith (Office Manager) .

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Caregivers (Companions and CNAs)

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The duties and responsibilities described below do not represent a comprehensive list for this position. Additional tasks may be assigned from time to time as necessitated by business demands.

Conduct client assessments to determine care needs.

Develop and oversee Plan of Care for different clients.

Initiate the Plan of Care and make necessary ongoing revisions.

Assure that the client and family understand the home Plan of Care and their responsibilities.

Instruct or supervise the caregivers who are responsible for assisting the client with personal care needs.

Make revisions to the Plan of Care, as required.

Conduct orientation and training following agency guidelines.

Maintain a safe environment for clients.

Supervise, teach and orient caregivers per agency guidelines and regulatory standards.

Respond to and resolve client complaints or concerns.

Maintain compliance with the state regulations affecting home care.

Demonstrate knowledge of current health and homecare practices.

Perform related duties and responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the management team.

Maintain positive relationships with all clients and referral sources.

Communicate and refer appropriate matters to direct supervisor for guidance.

Maintain absolute confidentiality of all information pertaining to employees, clients and client’s family members.

Maintain regular predictable attendance.

Participate in the quality assurance reviews and evaluations of the services provided to clients.

Conduct in-home supervisory visits in accordance with agency guidelines and/or state licensure regulations.

REQUIRED JOB KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Nursing degree from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Currently registered/licensed with the Maryland Board of Nursing.
• Prefer at least three years of nursing experience.
• Nursing/managerial experience in private duty home care preferred.
• Ability to make appropriate nursing judgments.
• Ability to listen and communicate clearly, fluently and diplomatically – both orally and in writing.
• Ability to remain flexible, resilient, and calm in all situations.
• Present a well -groomed professional image representative of the business.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, delegate and accurately complete work activities within specific deadlines while managing interruptions.
• Work independently and proactively with a minimum amount of direction and/or supervision.
• Ability to manage and coordinate client care with the caregiver while maintaining a pleasant and cohesive working relationship.
• Ability to generate goodwill for the Agency, with clients their family members and referral sources. Demonstrate a strong commitment to client service excellence.
• Ability to lawfully work in the U.S.

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

• Combination of sitting, standing, bending, reaching, stretching, stooping, walking, climbing stairs and moving intermittently during working hours.
• Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately to fully meet the requirements of this position.
• Must be able to properly operate office equipment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Must be able to maintain verbal and written communication with co-workers, leadership team, supervisors, clients, family members, vendors and all business associates within or outside the agency.
• Possess and maintain current TB testing.
• Successful completion and ongoing compliance with all licensing, certification, continuous education, background testing, drug and alcohol testing, OIG and health assessments as may be required under federal, state, or local law or per employer policy.
• All of the above demands are subject to ADA requirements.

APPLICANT / EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

I have reviewed and understand the above job description of the Registered Nurse. I further acknowledge that I understand the nature of the position and the Principal Accountabilities, Essential Functions and Requirements. If hired, I can, with or without reasonable accommodation, perform the Principal Accountabilities, Essential Functions and Requirements of this position as previously described.

Applicant/Employee Signature Date

Director/Office Manager Date

Job Types: Part-time, PRN

Pay: $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Weekly schedule:

• Choose your own hours

Application Question(s):

• Have you had a PPD test in the last year?

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Nursing: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations