Residential Delegating RN

Facility Info

• Group Homes
  : DDA provider which operates 35 homes (1-4 residents each).

Role Details

• Position
  :
  Residential Delegating Registered Nurse
• Schedule
  :
  Mon-Fri, 12pm-8pm; including every other weekend. Slight flexibility possible.
• Contract
  : 8 weeks with possibility of extension based off of performance.
• Slight possibility to eventually transition to a permanent, internal employee.
• Pay Rate: $50/hr - 40 hours per week = $2,000
• Start
  : ASAP
• Position
  
  Description:
  
  The Delegating RN plays a vital role in ensuring high-quality healthcare services for individuals with developmental disabilities residing in group homes. This position is responsible for conducting regular health assessments, coordinating care, managing medications and overseeing the delegation of nursing tasks to direct support professionals (DSPs) and certified nursing assistants (CNAs). The RN ensures compliance with state regulations, provides training and supervision to staff and maintains accurate documentation to support continuity of care.
• Working closely with the Director of Nursing and other team members, the Delegating RN visits assigned group homes (typically 5-6) on a rotating basis, completing assessments every 45 days per client. The role requires strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. While some remote work may be possible, the position is primarily on-site and in the field.

Responsibilities

• Health assessments, medication management, documentation, training & supervision
• Regulatory compliance, care coordination, emergency response
• Delegating and overseeing tasks in group homes
• Team meetings and inter-resident interactions

Required Skills

• Clinical expertise
• Delegation skills
• Communication
• Assessment and planning
• Training and supervision
• Regulatory knowledge (understanding of relevant laws, regulations/policies, etc.)
• Problem solving
• Empathy and patience

Qualifications

• Experience
  : 1+ year recent clinical experience, especially in roles like Nurse Manager, CNL, DON, ADON, etc.
• Management experience preferred, not required.
• Preferred
  :
  Background in group homes or with developmental disabilities (training provided if needed)
• Skills
  :
  Clinical judgment, assessment, communication, delegation, regulatory knowledge, empathy.
• Licensure
  :
• MD Compact RN License
• CPR/BLS
• Must obtain delegation case management training from the Maryland Board of Nursing.
• The next scheduled virtual trainings are on 02/17 or 02/19.
• There is no cost to complete this training and they can register through their closest regional DDA office.
• Amergis will provide resources to candidates that would like to be considered.

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

* Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.