Registered Nurse - PRN

Senior Helpers Southern Maryland • La Plata, MD

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Senior Helpers Southern Maryland is seeking a PRN Registered Nurse to provide in-home client assessments, develop individualized care plans, evaluate caregiver competencies, and support quality care in Southern Prince George's and Northern Charles Counties, Maryland. The work takes place in client homes and designated agency training locations, including the agency's Center of Excellence training environment. The position is focused on clinical responsibilities rather than routine office administration or bedside skilled nursing treatments outside the agency's authorized scope.

The RN conducts initial assessments and required reassessments, evaluates functional abilities, personal care needs, safety risks, and changes in condition, and develops, reviews, and updates care plans within the agency's authorized scope. The role also includes hands-on caregiver skills and competency evaluations, practical coaching, clinical guidance, quality assurance, and timely documentation and communication with appropriate agency personnel.

This is a flexible, as-needed 1099 independent contractor engagement. Assignments and hours vary according to client needs, clinical services, and contractor availability. Travel throughout the designated Southern Maryland service area is required. Mileage reimbursement is not provided; contractors are responsible for their own transportation and travel expenses.

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted Maryland RN license or valid multistate RN license authorizing practice in Maryland.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound nursing judgment.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel throughout the service area.
• Proficiency with electronic documentation and basic workplace technology.
• Commitment to confidentiality, professional ethics, and client dignity.
• Ability to satisfy applicable credential verification, background screening, and agency compliance requirements.
• Ability to complete assessments, care plans, and documentation within established assignment deadlines.
• Professional collaboration with agency personnel while maintaining appropriate role boundaries.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in home care, home health, geriatrics, or long-term care.
• Experience conducting in-home nursing assessments and developing individualized care plans.
• Experience providing caregiver training or competency evaluations.
• Familiarity with Maryland residential service agency requirements.
• Experience supporting individuals living with dementia, Parkinson's disease, or other age-related conditions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial nursing assessments and required reassessments in clients' homes.
• Evaluate clients' functional abilities, personal care needs, safety risks, and changes in condition.
• Develop, review, and update individualized care plans within the agency's authorized scope.
• Identify concerns that require additional clinical review, intervention, or services.
• Communicate assessment findings and recommendations to appropriate office personnel.
• Conduct hands-on caregiver skills evaluations and competency assessments.
• Evaluate caregiver proficiency in personal care, transfers, mobility assistance, and other approved tasks.
• Provide practical coaching and recommendations for additional caregiver education.
• Support caregiver competency development through the Center of Excellence training environment.
• Provide professional nursing guidance regarding client safety and caregiver competency concerns.
• Evaluate clinical matters referred by the agency, caregivers, or client families.
• Recommend appropriate care plan adjustments and follow-up actions.
• Collaborate with designated agency personnel to support continuity of care.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical assessments, evaluations, and documentation.
• Communicate significant clinical findings and safety concerns promptly.
• Accept assignments that align with professional availability and honor commitments; arrive prepared and on time, and follow accepted assignments through completion, including required documentation and communication.
• Exercise independent nursing judgment within applicable professional standards and the agency's authorized services.
• Utilize appropriate clinical resources and established procedures when clarification is needed.
• Travel throughout the designated Southern Maryland service area for assignments.

Benefits

• Flexible PRN opportunities with assignments accepted based on availability and client needs.
• Focused clinical responsibilities centered on assessments, clinical oversight, and caregiver competency rather than daily office administration.
• Access to a Center of Excellence training environment for caregiver education and practical skills development.
• Opportunity to contribute to specialized dementia education and Parkinson's care programs.
• Supportive local collaboration with an agency that values communication, professionalism, compassion, and accountability.
• Meaningful opportunity to support client safety, caregiver confidence, and families navigating aging at home.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed