Delegating Nurse, Community Living Services Case Management
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Job Location:
Lanham, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Overview of Position - The Community Living Delegating Nurse (RN CM/DN) for Ardmore Enterprises is responsible for assessing and overseeing the nursing care needs of people supported by the organization. The RN CM/DN will visit the community living group homes as well as people supported in Supported Living and Personal Supports (where applicable) routinely based on assessed need. The RN CM/DN is responsible for completing Initial Nursing Assessments routine 45-day assessments or more frequently if necessary and provide the organization with a written review. The RN CM/DN will develop comprehensive nursing care plans annually or more frequently based on assessed need train staff on nursing care plans evaluate staff proficiency with medication administration and appropriate care of the person supported review medical records and serve as a support to the Services departments. The RN CM/DN would be responsible for maintaining status as a DDA RN CM/DN by attending 2 annual DDA Nurse meetings and providing annual clinical reviews of the (HRST) Health Risk Screening Tool.
The Delegating Nurse will report to the Nurse Manager and/or Senior Director of Services and collaborate with her/him to coordinate care of people supported and teaching the MTTP (Medication Technician Training Program).
***This is a full-time 30 hour per week position***
Case Management/Delegating Nurse Responsibilities:
- Provide Nursing Case Management and delegation functions to include on-site visits based on assessed need but at a minimum of every 45 days. Visits should include an individual assessment of health status evaluation of medication administration delivery system including a review of the Medication Administration Record(s) (MARs) Medications and Physician Medication Order Forms (PMOFs) for those clients needing nursing delegated duties. (This time frame is based on original MBON and DDA guidelines and will be adjusted as directed by the MBON and DDA in State of Emergency situations.)
- Delegate medication administration and approved nursing tasks to Certified Medication Technicians (CMT) in the community living setting.
- Provide established nursing on-call coverage for medical/nursing related matters as scheduled.
- Provide evaluation of competency of Medication Technicians.
- Provide instruction in the Medication Technician Training Program as needed by the organization.
- New Admissions: Assess the individual review medical history current medications setting for delegation and make recommendations to designated staff. Develop an initial nursing evaluation and nursing plan of care.
- Be available to the house staff/Managers/Directors to answer questions concerning medical and/or medication issues.
- Conduct staff training as appropriate/indicated.
- Consult with physicians family members guardians team members and pharmacy personnel as requested/indicated.
- Advocate for the people supported within community living services.
- Be proficient and comply with the standards of Nursing Practice set forth in the Maryland State Board of Nursing Practice Act 10.27.11.
- Maintain confidentiality of all individuals and always promote individual rights. Compliance with The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse approved by the Board of Nursing and DDA (Developmental Disability Administration) Regional Nurse
- 3-5 years Case Management Field experience.
- Experience and knowledge working with the IDD population preferred.
- Completion of the RN CM/DN training and HRST Clinical Review training.
Required Conditions of Employment
- Must meet eligibility for employment in the United States. (Provide appropriate I-9 documentation on first day of employment).
- Must have a clean criminal history.
- Must be able to pass a drug screening. Ardmore participates in random and scheduled drug screening.
- Must demonstrate strong work ethics integrity and dependability in all work-related activities.
- Must comply with general public health and industry specific safety standards.
- COVID-19 Considerations: Ardmore Enterprises had a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. All employees are required to be vaccinated unless a religious/medical exemption is requested.
We offer an exceptional benefits package including:
- Medical Dental and Vision Insurance (CareFirst)
- 403B Retirement Plan Match - Mutual of America (Up to 6%)
- Group Life Insurance - Guardian (up to $50000)
- Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short Term Disability Insurance (Guardian)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Insurance
- Generous Vacation and Sick Leave (full-time and part-time eligibility)
- 10 Paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays
- Employee Discounts (Groupon Six Flags Touro University Hertz car rentals AMC Theaters Dell computers etc.)
- Paid On-site Trainings
Salary: $61.20 per hour
Ardmore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran status or genetic information. Ardmore is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities.
Key Skills
- English
- User Interface
- Communication
- Content Writing
- Online
- Internet
- Youtube
- Management skills
- Digital speech
- Speaking skills
- Analytics
- Writing Skills
About Company
Established in Prince George's County, Maryland, Ardmore Enterprises has been empowering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1963. We use a person-centered approach so each person can live the full, productive, community-integrated life that they desire.
