Delegating Nurse, Community Living Services - Case Management

Delegating Nurse, Community Living Services - Case Management

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Overview of Position – The Community Living Delegating Nurse (RN CM/DN) for Ardmore Enterprises is responsible for assessing and overseeing the nursing care needs of people supported by the organization. The RN CM/DN will visit community living group homes, as well as people supported in Supported Living and Personal Supports (where applicable) routinely, based on assessed need. The RN CM/DN is responsible for completing Initial Nursing Assessments, routine 45‑day assessments, or more frequently if necessary and provide the organization with a written review.

The RN CM/DN will develop comprehensive nursing care plans annually, or more frequently based on assessed need, train staff on nursing care plans, evaluate staff proficiency with medication administration and appropriate care of the person supported, review medical records, and serve as a support to the Services departments. The RN CM/DN would be responsible for maintaining status as a DDA RN CM/DN by attending 2 annual DDA Nurse meetings and providing annual clinical reviews of the HRST Health Risk Screening Tool.

The Delegating Nurse will report to the Nurse Manager and/or Senior Director of Services and collaborate with her/him to coordinate care of people supported and teaching the MTTP (Medication Technician Training Program).

This is a full‑time, 30 hour per week position.

• Provide Nursing Case Management and delegation functions to include on‑site visits based on assessed need, at a minimum of every 45 days. Visits should include an individual assessment of health status, evaluation of medication administration delivery system, including a review of the Medication Administration Records (MARs), Medications and Physician Medication Order Forms (PMOFs) for those clients needing nursing delegated duties.
• Delegate medication administration and approved nursing tasks to Certified Medication Technicians (CMT) in the community living setting.
• Provide established nursing on‑call coverage for medical/nursing related matters as scheduled.
• Provide evaluation of competency of Medication Technicians.
• Provide instruction in the Medication Technician Training Program as needed by the organization.
• New Admissions: assess the individual, review medical history and current medications, setting for delegation and make recommendations to designated staff. Develop an initial nursing evaluation and nursing plan of care.
• Be available to the house staff, managers and directors to answer questions concerning medical and/or medication issues.
• Conduct staff training as appropriate.
• Consult with physicians, family members, guardians, team members and pharmacy personnel as requested.
• Advocate for the people supported within community living services.
• Be proficient and comply with the standards of Nursing Practice set forth by the Maryland State Board of Nursing Practice Act, 10.27.11.
• Maintain confidentiality of all individuals and always promote individual rights. Compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.

• Registered Nurse approved by the Board of Nursing and DDA (Developmental Disability Administration) Regional Nurse.
• 3‑5 years of Case Management field experience.
• Experience and knowledge working with the IDD population preferred.
• Completion of the RN CM/DN training and HRST Clinical Review training.

• Must meet eligibility for employment in the United States. Provide appropriate I‑9 documentation on first day of employment.
• Must have a clean criminal history.
• Must pass a drug screening. Ardmore participates in random and scheduled drug screening.
• Must demonstrate strong work ethics, integrity, and dependability in all work‑related activities.
• Must comply with general public health and industry specific safety standards.
• COVID‑19 Considerations:
  Ardmore Enterprises has a mandatory COVID‑19 vaccination policy. All employees are required to be vaccinated, unless a religious/medical…