Registered Nurse

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The Registered Nurse has accountability for the following functions and tasks:

• Responsible for supervising the caregiver staff.  
• 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.
• Recognize and reward good job performance and promote caregiver recognition.
• Respond to and resolve client complaints or concerns.
• Ability to make appropriate nursing judgments.
• Demonstrate knowledge of current health and homecare practices.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the management team.
• 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 license regulations.
• Report any observed, suspected and alleged elder abuse to the management team without delay.
• Respond to emergency situations professionally and calmly.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and demeanor.
• Practice good time management, problem solving, follow instructions and complete work assignments.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of all information pertaining to clients, including client’s families and other employees.
• Demonstrate self-motivation, self-direction, organizational skills, flexibility and the ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, leadership team, supervisors, clients and family, ability to listen without imposing personal values or beliefs.
• Demonstrate sympathetic and positive attitude while caring for others.
• Understand that regular, consistent attendance is necessary to serve clients.
• Present a well-groomed image that reflects the professionalism of the business.

REQUIRED JOB KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Nursing degree from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Currently registered/licensed with the Maryland Board of Nursing.
• Two years of nursing experience in a home care industry is preferred.
• Successfully complete ongoing compliance with licensing, certification, continuing education, background checks, drug and alcohol testing, Office of Attorney General (OIG) screening, and health assessments/other assessments as may be required under federal, state, or local law or per employer policy.
• Ability to listen and communicate clearly, fluently, and diplomatically – both orally and in writing.
• Valid licensed driver with reliable transportation.
• Valid state required proof of insurance.

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to lift, push or pull items weighing up to 25 lbs.  
• Must be able to perform tasks involving a combination of sitting, standing, bending, reaching, stooping, walking, twisting, and climbing stairs.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetic that enable these senses to function adequately to fully meet the requirements of this position. 
• Work in various home environments with exposure to residential noise, debris, lighting, and indoor heating and cooling systems.