Registered Nurse (Home Care) - PRN

Care Advantage Inc. Corporate•Chevy Chase, MD

About The Position

Capital City Nurses, a Care Advantage Company, is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to provide clinical leadership and oversight across the Chevy Chase, Maryland, Washington, DC, and surrounding service area. The role focuses on leading, mentoring, and supporting caregivers while delivering quality care to patients and families at home. The nurse conducts patient assessments and admissions, introduces patients and families to services and care expectations, develops and oversees individualized plans of care, monitors patient progress, and coordinates with physicians, families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members. The role also includes educating families, providing clinical guidance to caregivers and nursing staff, reviewing documentation and performance, and conducting in-home supervisory visits. Additional responsibilities include supporting training and orientation, maintaining compliant clinical documentation, participating in quality improvement and interdisciplinary meetings, and building relationships with referral sources and community partners. The position represents Capital City Nurses and Care Advantage in the community and supports organizational growth while maintaining care standards.

Requirements

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maryland and/or Washington, DC; a Compact License is accepted where applicable.
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or higher.
At least one year of nursing experience.
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Reliable transportation and willingness to travel throughout the service territory.
Proficiency with electronic documentation and technology.

Nice To Haves

Home care or home health experience.
Case management experience.
Supervisory or leadership experience.
Experience conducting patient assessments and developing care plans.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and admissions.
Introduce patients and families to available services and care expectations.
Develop and oversee individualized plans of care, collaborating with physicians, families, and caregivers and adjusting plans as patient needs change.
Monitor patient progress and clinical outcomes, and communicate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
Educate and support family members involved in patient care.
Provide clinical guidance and support to caregivers, aides, and nursing staff, reinforcing best practices and company standards.
Review documentation and caregiver performance, and provide feedback and coaching.
Conduct in-home supervisory visits to observe care and assess patient satisfaction, compliance, and service quality.
Support orientation and ongoing education initiatives.
Ensure compliance with applicable Maryland, District of Columbia, and company regulatory and clinical requirements.
Complete and maintain accurate patient records and nursing documentation, including timely and compliant reporting.
Participate in quality initiatives and interdisciplinary team meetings to improve patient outcomes and service delivery.
Build relationships with referral sources, healthcare professionals, and community partners.
Represent Capital City Nurses and Care Advantage professionally in the community.
Support business growth initiatives while maintaining standards of care.