Delegating Nurse, RN
Job in
Ellicott City, Howard County, Maryland, 21042, USA
Listing for:
Homewatch CareGivers of Ellicott City
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-07
Job specializations:
-
Healthcare
Healthcare Nursing
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
Summary: A Seasoned professional with proven business acumen responsible for developing and maintaining client relationships and fostering partner relationships leading to increased business. In addition he/she is responsible for ensuring the agency is compliant with respect to keeping adequate patient care records as outlined in the policy documents.
The Delegating Nurse will schedule assessments, negotiate client agreements within the parameters set by the Owner, perform quality assessment skills checks and quality assurance visits, and complete and update Plans of Care.
Role: The Delegating Nurse supervises personal care cases when it requires a higher level of expertise than the regular staff can accommodate. The RN also provides training for staff, Caregivers, and Clients on a regular schedule and when called to do so.
Report to: Reports to the Owner/CEO/Executive Director/Director of Business Operation
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
Staff development, home care or home health experience preferred. CPR Instructor-Certified helpful but not required. License clear of infractions required. Experience in geriatrics a must, pediatric, post labor & delivery, cardiac, pulmonary and life-altering physical and mental diseases a plus.Conveys professionalism with Homewatch Care Givers clients, their families and referral sourcesMust maintain skills and learning on an ongoing basis, as well as adhering to Homewatch Care Givers, local, state and federal policiesHas background in managing other heath care professionalsMust be able to function with minimal supervision, multi-task, problem solve and make decisions on a timely basisMust have knowledge and be able to train, supervise and validate skills required of caregiving staff (where permitted by state regulations) such as Exercising, Feeding, Finger and nail care, Foot care, Shaving, Transfers, Walker assistance, Wheelchair assistance, Vital Signs, Monitoring blood glucose, Catheter care, Monitor Intake/output, Non-sterile dressing changes, Oxygen care, Basic wound care, Basic skin care, Medication dispensing, Nebulizer treatments, G-Tube care, Turning and positioning, Toileting with bedpan, commode, urinalMust pass all drugs and background screening with satisfactory resultsSoftware experience with word, excel and other applicationMajor Responsibilities
The RN on staff manages client services, provides supervision and training for all home care service staff, and is responsible for:
Ensures that all caregivers receive on-the-job training as needed for specific clientsParticipates in ongoing training for caregivers during their employment with Homewatch Care GiversMeets with new and prospective clients and performs an assessment of service needsCreates a Care Plan for all new clients after assessment and updates Care Plans as neededReviews charting in spirals and companion charts for clients monthlyMeets with clients after service has started to ensure quality careCommunicates with case managers, caregivers, office staff, clients, family members, and other medical professionals about client’s needs and concernsMakes scheduled or unscheduled visits with clients to perform nursing tasks requested by clients, family members, or office staffConsults with the staffing manager regarding the supervision of servicesAssists staff, caregivers, and clients with problem-solving related to Homewatch Care Givers services.Consults on matters dealing with the health, safety, and welfare of Homewatch Care Givers clientsProvides training to the clients regarding their own care, when requestedProvides or arranges in-service training to staff and caregivers on health maintenance servicesWhen requested, assesses the skill level of new caregivers and recommends additional training, if necessaryPerforms client evaluations when requested, or when mandated by the State or CountyPerforms the Quality Assurance visits on the above-mentioned cases not less than every 90 days, including taking vital signsApproves the caregiver assignment in the above-mentioned casesOn-call responsibilitiesAny other duty requested to maintain the operations of the business…
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