About this role
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 clients 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.