What are the responsibilities and job description for the DDA Delegating Nurse position at Treasure Health?
The DDA-Registered Nurse oversees and manages the healthcare services provided to individuals with developmental disabilities. This includes ensuring that all individuals receive appropriate medical care, coordinating with medical professionals, and managing all aspects of a delegating nurse overseeing Certified Medication Technicians.
Responsibilities:
- Utilize your expertise in case management to assess, plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate patient care
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans
- Conduct patient assessments and provide ongoing monitoring of their condition
- Coordinate and facilitate communication between people supported, staff, families, and healthcare providers
- Utilize your knowledge to interpret diagnostic evaluations and develop appropriate treatment plans
- Provide education and support to people we support, staff and their families regarding their healthcare needs
- Assure that nursing case delegation and management provided by nursing is within standards of COMAR 10.27.11, 10.22, and is evidence-based best practice
- Utilize your skills in utilization management to ensure appropriate utilization of resources
- Collaborate with primary care physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care
- Apply your knowledge of managed care principles to ensure cost-effective care delivery
- Utilize your expertise in case management to coordinate services across various healthcare settings.
Skills:
- Valid RN license in Maryland
- A minimum of two years of experience in a DDA or related setting is preferred.
- 2 Years Working with developmental disabilities through the state of Maryland
- Strong knowledge of patient assessment techniques and vital signs monitoring
- Proficient in utilizing electronic medical records systems
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple cases simultaneously
- Knowledge of primary care principles and practices
- Familiarity with managed care concepts and utilization management