Lead Registered Nurse (RN) Home Care

Right at Home Anne Arundel•Annapolis, MD

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Right at Home Anne Arundel County is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse to provide clinical oversight and support for seniors receiving care at home. The role combines client assessments and consultations, caregiver supervision and training, medication management, quality assurance, and collaboration with clients, families, caregivers, and the office leadership team. The RN works both in the office and in clients’ homes throughout Anne Arundel County, including Annapolis and surrounding communities. The schedule is Monday through Friday, primarily during daytime hours; occasional weekend availability may be needed based on client and agency needs. The position offers an opportunity to apply nursing expertise beyond traditional bedside care, support seniors’ safety and independence, and help caregivers deliver dependable, high-quality care. The RN also contributes to service recommendations, care-plan alignment, compliance, and continuous improvement of the client experience.

Requirements

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Maryland in good standing.
Current BLS/CPR certification.
Valid driver's license and reliable, insured automobile.
Ability to travel throughout Anne Arundel County.
Strong communication and documentation skills.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Compassionate and patient-focused approach.
Confidence in clinical assessment and decision-making.
Comfort educating and coaching caregivers.
Organization and attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.
Professional, dependable, and responsive conduct.
Passion for helping seniors remain safely at home.

Nice To Haves

Experience in home care, home health, hospice, skilled nursing, case management, clinical education or staff training, caregiver supervision, or competency evaluation.
Experience with comprehensive nursing assessments, medication management, Hoyer lifts and safe patient transfers, dementia care, fall prevention, or home safety.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive initial client assessments and reassessments.
Evaluate clients’ physical condition, functional needs, home environment, and home safety risks.
Conduct medication management visits and caregiver supervisory visits and skills assessments.
Monitor changes in client condition and communicate recommendations to the care team.
Provide clinical guidance to caregivers based on individual client needs.
Ensure documentation is timely, accurate, and complete, and help ensure services align with client needs and service plans.
Participate in consultations with prospective and current clients and their families; explain available services and appropriate support levels.
Provide nursing insight on client conditions, safety concerns, and care needs, and collaborate with the office team on caregiver support and service recommendations.
Identify changes in client needs and recommend service adjustments; build trusting relationships with clients, families, and other stakeholders.
Evaluate caregiver candidates and conduct skills assessments during screening, including assessing their ability to perform caregiving skills safely.
Train caregivers in client-specific care techniques, including safe transfers such as Hoyer lift use and two-person transfers when applicable.
Provide guidance on personal care, mobility assistance, infection prevention, and other applicable care tasks; identify training needs and communicate concerns to leadership.
Support caregiver competency and quality improvement.
Prioritize quality assurance, identify and communicate high-risk client information, and ensure caregivers have the information and training needed to care safely for assigned clients.
Maintain compliance with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations; stay informed about Maryland nursing, home care, and senior care standards.
Support continuous improvement of client care and the overall client experience.