Per Diem Homecare Nurse

Right at Home Anne Arundel County office is seeking a Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN) in Annapolis MD 21401 that can help senior clients in the Anne Arundel County MD area by playing an integral role in providing insights in the healthcare perspective of the client's condition and home environment.

The Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for conducting initial assessments, reassessments and medication management for clients and supervisory skills assessments with caregivers assigned to clients.

Preferred Availability

• Monday to Friday - daytime hours
• Weekends - as needed

Benefits

• Competitive pay per visit per client
• Mileage reimbursement
• Weekly pay via direct deposit
• Flexible schedule (Client visits can be arranged to fit your schedule)
• Work close to home (Serve seniors in your own community)
• Make a difference, develop meaningful relationships and meet new people
• Positive work environment and access to leadership
• Recognition, celebrations and great team interactions!

Essential Functions

• Assess client’s condition including home environment and home safety
• Provide personal care guidance to caregivers including demonstrating how to use Hoyer Lift or a two-person transfer with a Hoyer Lift
• Provides insights about the client’s condition and caregiver-client compatibility by collaborating with the team
• Ensures all relevant high-risk data is communicated to the team and caregiver prior to the start of services
• Ensures all documentation is accurate and complete within each client's profile including online and printed copies of documentation
• Ensures compliance with company policy and all federal, state, and local regulating bodies and conditions of participation
• Remains informed and updated on home health regulations and standards
• Ensures the quality of patient care and service by using specialized knowledge and judgment to assure patient care standards are in compliance with applicable State Practice acts and Agency policies
• Promotes a positive image of the Agency within the office and in the community
• Ensure that Quality Assurance is the focus and we are following Client Experience policies and procedures

Additional (non-essential) Functions

• Represent the agency before the public as required
• Builds and maintains trusting relationships with all stakeholders.
• Works both in the office and in clients’ homes as required for assessments and supervisory visits.
• Display high knowledge in the agency service lines, service fees, and client base
• Able to propose services and institutes contractual agreements with clients

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Maryland that is in good standing
• CPR Certification
• Health physical (meets the health requirements for employees providing direct patient care)
• Complete tax forms (W9)
• Have a valid driver's license and an insured automobile.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English as needed for the job

Preferred Experience

• Nursing: 3 years (Preferably in homecare field)
• Excellent Documentation skills
• Knowledge of common geriatric medications
• G-J Tube
• S/P Catheter care
• G-button care and use
• Quadriplegic experience

Medical Specialties

• Geriatrics
• Home Health

License/Certification

• BLS Certification
• RN (Required)

Education

• Bachelor's