What are the responsibilities and job description for the Delegating Nurse position at Worcester County Developmental Center?
Description
Worcester County Developmental Center is committed to empowering adults with disabilities to be inclusive members of society capable of independent thinking and advocating for themselves to create rich, meaningful lives.
WCDC is looking for a Delegating Nurse to join our fast-paced medical team. The nurse will work collaboratively with our medical department responsible for all aspects of medical care to clients who participate in our residential and day programs. The medical department, led by the Nursing Director also ensures compliance with DDA, OHCQ, Medicaid HCBS Waiver, and MBON regulations.
Salary: $80,267.20/year
Hours: Flexible; On-Call Rotation
Job Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the team to identify and respond to a wide range of physical and mental health needs.
- Determine the needs of individuals and provide delegation and training to Direct Support Professionals.
- Perform 45 day and initial assessments on assigned clients as well as HRST reviews.
- Serve as the medical Case Manager to assigned clients helping each individual manage their health care.
- Develop Nursing Care Plans for assigned clients to ensure correct and consistent care is provided both at home and in the community.
- Provide training to staff to ensure understanding of Nursing Care Plans and delegated tasks.
- Serve as part of assigned clients’ Person-Centered Planning teams, providing input on each individual’s care and goals from a medical perspective.
- Participate in on-call responsibilities with other RNs on a rotating basis by being available by phone to triage and delegate care instructions.
- Work a flexible schedule with the ability to work from home, at the day program, and the residential homes as needed and appropriate.
Benefits: Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance; Life insurance; 401K and 401K match; Flexible schedule; Paid time off; and Referral Program.
Requirements
Education:
- Unencumbered Maryland Registered Nurse license or multi-state compact license required.
- Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred
Qualifications:
- At least 2 years of prior nursing experience preferred.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Ability to understand the importance of developing a culture of excellence.
- Proven experience with team collaboration and employee engagement.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast paced and highly collaborative environment.
- Ability to multitask and remain flexible as your day may quickly and without warning shift in an unexpected direction.
WCDC is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
Salary : $80,267
