The Supervisory RN performs the initial and the required subsequent supervisory visits in the client’s home in the Baltimore City, Baltimore County and Howard County areas.
Principle Accountabilities:
• Responsible for the supervision of the Home Care Aides and the Companion
Caregivers.
• Responsible for the initial in-home evaluation of the client.
• Initiate the plan of care and make necessary revisions.
• Assure that the client and family understand the home Plan of Care and their
responsibilities.
• Teach or supervise the teaching of household members who are responsible for
assisting the client with his personal care needs.
• Make necessary revisions to the Plan of Care as required.
• Conduct orientation and training in accordance with the agency guidelines.
• Maintain a safe environment for clients.
• Supervise, teach and orient caregivers per agency guidelines and regulatory
standards.
• Maintain compliance with the state regulations affecting home care.
• Demonstrate knowledge of current health and home care practices.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the
management team.
• Demonstrate dependability.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of all information pertaining to employees, clients
and client’s family members.
• Participate in the quality assurance reviews and evaluations of the services
provided to the clients.
• Conduct in-home supervisory visits in accordance with agency guidelines and/or
state licensure regulations.
Requirements
Currently registered/licensed with the Maryland Board of Nursing.
At least two years of nursing experience, preferred.
Ability to remain flexible, resilient, and calm. Present a well -groomed professional image.
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, delegate and accurately follow through in work activities with time constraints and interruptions to meet deadlines, as well as work independently with a minimum amount of direction and/or supervision.
Ability to manage and coordinate the care of clients with the caregiver and maintain a pleasant and cohesive working relationship.