Lead Registered Nurse RN Home Care
About The Position
Right at Home Anne Arundel County is seeking a full-time Lead Registered Nurse to provide clinical oversight and support home care services for seniors. The role combines client assessments and consultations, medication management, caregiver evaluation and education, and quality assurance. The RN works in the office and in clients’ homes, collaborating with caregivers, clients, families, agency staff, and leadership to support safe, high-quality care and help seniors remain independent at home. The position is primarily Monday through Friday during daytime hours, with occasional weekend availability potentially needed. It requires travel throughout Anne Arundel County and weekly and as-needed travel to the Right at Home Southern Maryland office in Prince Frederick, Maryland, to support clinical operations, caregiver training, and client care oversight across both territories.
Requirements
- Active Maryland Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
- Current BLS/CPR certification.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable, insured automobile.
- Ability to travel throughout Anne Arundel County and to the Southern Maryland office in Prince Frederick, Maryland.
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English.
- Ability to make independent clinical decisions, educate caregivers, document accurately, and collaborate with a team.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in home care, home health, hospice, skilled nursing, case management, clinical education, or caregiver supervision.
- Familiarity with nursing assessments, medication management, safe patient transfers and Hoyer lifts, dementia care, and fall prevention.
Responsibilities
- Conduct initial assessments, reassessments, medication management visits, supervisory visits, and caregiver skills evaluations.
- Evaluate clients’ health, functional abilities, home safety, and changing care needs.
- Provide clinical recommendations and guidance for appropriate care plans and service delivery.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation.
- Meet with prospective and current clients and families to discuss care needs, services, and appropriate support.
- Provide nursing insight about health conditions, safety concerns, and changes in care needs.
- Collaborate with the office team to recommend services and care adjustments that support clients’ well-being and independence.
- Participate in caregiver candidate evaluations and assess competency in essential caregiving skills.
- Train and coach caregivers on client-specific care, personal care, mobility assistance, infection prevention, and safe transfer techniques, including Hoyer lift use and two-person transfers when needed.
- Identify caregiver training needs and support ongoing competency and service quality.
- Help ensure caregivers have the training and client-specific information needed to provide safe care.
- Identify and communicate client risks and changes in condition to appropriate team members.
- Maintain compliance with agency policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including Maryland home care and nursing requirements.
- Support continuous improvement in clinical practices, service delivery, and the client experience.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- 401(k)
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Weekly direct deposit
- Mileage reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
