A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
Spring Dell Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer promoting a drug-free, smoke-free workplace that does not honor medical marijuana.
Company Overview:
Spring Dell Center, Inc. is dedicated to assisting people with disabilities in achieving their highest level of independence by providing support and employment opportunities for the quality of life they desire within their community. Our employees are responsible for providing the highest quality of individualized services. Our goal is to promote full community integration for people with disabilities.
Registered Nurse:
Community and Employment Program Job Type:
Full Time, Part Time Location:
Spring Dell Center, Inc.,
La Plata, MD Shift:
Flex Salary:
$40.04/hr
Responsibilities and Duties:
The nurse is responsible for providing professional nursing care through skillful assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of established policies and procedures. Provides accountability and is responsible for the Community Living Program participant's nursing care needs. Additionally, the Nurse will be responsible for the clinical oversight of unlicensed personnel and determine the ability to delegate certain functions according to the Maryland Nurse Practice Act, DDA regulations, and Spring Dell Center standards. Duties include but are not limited to: Identify, define, and update skills training which staff should be familiar with to meet the medical needs of the participants served. Perform initial as well as regular assessments of participants served according to need and or regulations. Oversee Case Management and delegating nursing tasks, including administration of medications. Identify medical needs of individuals and implement appropriate plan and or action to ensure the needs are adequately evaluated and/or treated, with follow-up if necessary. Ensure that appropriate supplies of medication and medical supplies are maintained. Attend Person Centered Planning meetings of participants as requested. Responsible for writing, filing and information sharing of all assessments, medical appointments, 45-day reviews and other nursing notes as needed. Following the DDA and Board of Nursing regulations regarding PMOFs, MARs, medication error reporting, med administration training, delegation of nursing functions, 90-day med reviews, etc. Counsel individuals regarding health-related issues.
Minimum Requirements:
Maintain a current RN License in the state of Maryland or a Compact State Experience working with disabled adults preferred, but not required Basic computer skills Ability to work independently, following through on commitments Ability to utilize agency data base structures that allow for easy computation and assembly of information
Benefits and Perks:
Paid Training Paid Holidays Health Insurance 403b Retirement Plan Tuition Reimbursement Free Up To $10,000 Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Direct Deposit Annual Leave Sick Leave Military Leave Jury Duty Leave Bereavement Leave
