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Homewell Care Services of Maryland

RN Care Manager

Homewell Care Services of Maryland, Towson, Maryland, United States, 21286


We are a fast growing Home care company seeking a talented, entrepreneurial

individual to join our team of Home Health Care Heroes. You are an RN with a minimum of 2 years experience working with the specific needs of seniors and

others who require assistance with Activities of Daily Living. You are a passionate

and caring self-starter who is not afraid to roll up your sleeves to improve the

condition of your Client. This is an exclusive opportunity to get out of the Hospital

setting and into a fast growing organization in Home Health care. You will have an

opportunity to influence strategic direction and lead the Care Services

organization. We have opportunities for PRN, Part Time and Full Time with huge

growth potential in a rapidly growing environment. Profit sharing and lots of

opportunities for bonus and educational reimbursement are included with this

role.POSITION SUMMARY:Provides services to clients in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, Agency

policy, and accepted professional standards of practice.The Registered Nurse-Care Manager reviews and signs off on all Caregiver skills

and qualifications for AgencyThe Registered Nurse-Care Manager provides nursing services utilizing a

comprehensive base of nursing theory and nursing process and

communicates/documents observations and assessments.Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Referral program

Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing

Current license as a Registered Nurse in the

State of Maryland

Minimum of one (1) year recent experience in a home care setting for geriatric clients, within the period of two (2) years

Current CPR certification

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Desire to coach and develop Caregivers focused in Elder Care/Home Care

Willingness to travel (50%)

Specialties in Geriatrics and Home Health

Essential Functions/Areas of Accountability:

Assumes responsibility and accountability for the practice of professional nursing

in accordance State Nurse Practice Act and standards for home health nursing

Performs comprehensive assessments of client status, including physical,

psychosocial, and environmental parameters.

Completes comprehensive assessments within forty-eight (48) hours of referral

unless other arrangements are made

Develops and/or follows an individualized Plan of Care that incorporates analysis

of data and current scientific findings to guide Caregivers in providing high quality,

consistent care from Caregiver to Caregiver

Provides skilled interventions with a focus for achieving realistic client outcomes

within a specified time period

Reports changes and information necessary to modify and update the care plan

to reflect progress towards goals (outcomes)

Evaluates Agency client base and focuses services toward diagnosis-specific client

care needs, when indicated

Consistently demonstrates competency with technical nursing skills according to

personal and legal scope of practice:

Assessment skills as applied to the client, family/support system, and

environment

Teaching skills according to the client's needs and within the context of the

client's environment, value system, and physical/emotional status

Practices nursing with respect for individual, cultural, and spiritual differences Communicates effectively and in accordance with Agency requirements:

Reports significant changes in client status to physician and other members of

the team in a timely manner consistent with client needs

Maintains client records showing systematic assessment, planning intervention,

and evaluation

Participates in team meetings and clarifies individualized reporting

responsibilities with all new assignments

Documents legibly and according to Agency documentation guidelines and standards

Follows Agency guidelines for completion of forms, reflecting the orders and care plan. Submits forms weekly—including all communication and coordination

Initiates actions to improve the quality of client care. Takes appropriate actions

independently and responsively in-home care situations. Initiates referrals as

needed to other health team members when delegated by the Owner/Director of

Care Services.

Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job

Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers:

Demonstrates knowledge of safety/infection control practices by complying with established policies and procedures

Recognizes and responds appropriately to potentially unsafe situations Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment

Assesses environmental safety and takes initiative to prevent accidents and promote safety

Notifies supervisor of need for review and/or training related to equipment,

procedures, or safety/infection control practices

Participates in ongoing, professional self-development:

Participates in all mandatory education per Agency guidelines Identifies needs for personal professional growth

Demonstrates competency in areas of assignment or identifies the need for additional training for Caregivers

Supervises applicable home care team members as delegated by Owner/Director

of Care Services

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.