Delegating Nurse

Life Care Services•Towson, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Blakehurst is looking for an experienced, hospitality-focused Delegating Nurse who brings compassion, professionalism, and strong skills to work every day. The Delegating Nurse is responsible for the overall supervision and clinical oversight of resident care in the assisted living program including completion of required assessments and oversight of CMTs and other staff.

Requirements

RN currently licensed by State of Maryland.
Current CPR certification.
Completion of a Maryland approved Delegating Nurse for Assisted Living course.
All new hires must be able to pass our pre-employment screening process, which includes a fitness for duty physical, criminal background check, drug test and employment references, and proof of vaccination or immunity for measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinates completion of Service Plans for Assisted Living residents with the Assisted Living Manager.
Observes each resident at least every 45 days.
Assures accuracy and completeness of the medical record.
Reviews the Assisted Livings Manager’s assessment of residents.
Coordinates and participates in family/resident service plan conferences.
Assures effective communication with other shifts and departments as it relates to medical record documentation.
Assures appropriate delegation of nursing tasks.
Serves as a staff nurse when staffing levels necessitate in order to meet the needs of the residents.
Responds to emergency calls as necessary.
Ensures notification of physician and family of changes in resident’s condition.
Attends in-service training and education sessions, as assigned.
Performs specific work duties and responsibilities assigned by supervisor.
Participate in the monthly Quality Assurance meeting.
Participates in the nurse manager weekend on call program.