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Position: Registered Nurse (RN) Department: Friendly Health Services

Location: Huntingtown, MD Employment Status: Full-Time

FLSA: Exempt Grade: 16 Compensation: $72,500.00 - $99,491.00

Weeks Worked: 52 Revised: October 20, 2022 Work Per Week: 40 hours
Monday – Friday

Opening Date: November 29, 2022 Closing Date: Until filled

Summary of Job Description: The RN will manage the adult daycare center in the absence of the Center Director. Responsible for assisting in the delivery of health care services under the direction and supervision of the Center Director. Must ensure that State health regulations and policies are followed. Work schedule is Monday-Friday, no evenings or weekends; no on call

Summary of Requirements: Must have completed a Registered Nursing program from an accredited school. A current license to practice nursing in the State of Maryland. Six months or more experience in a health care setting preferably nursing home or assisted living. Knowledge of care for the elderly disabled and specifically care for Alzheimer and Dementia patients.

Skills and proficiency using
Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, or other software applications to retrieve data, create spreadsheets, and reports. Must always maintain confidentiality. Demonstrate skills to communicate effectively and professionally using tact and diplomacy with internal and external community. Clearly demonstrate team-building skills to establish and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, with an emphasis on tact, diplomacy, flexibility, collaboration, professionalism, and discretion.

Responsibilities and Duties:
Follow the participant's plan of care and provide input to the multi-disciplinary team on the plan of care.

Report observations on the participant's level of functioning to the registered nurse.

Record observations on the participant's level of functioning in the medical record.

Conduct monthly health monitoring of each participant to include checking weight and vital signs.

Lead the daily physical exercise program with the participants by identifying exercise routines for seniors and those with limited mobility.

Notify the Center Director of significant findings or changes in the patient’s physical or mental conditions.

Complete monthly attendance report for Medicaid reimbursement.

Assist participants as needed with health care and personal needs.

Assist with preparing and serving participant meals as well as providing whatever assistance participants need to consume their meals. Also assist with cleaning up the facility upon the completion of the meal.

Accompany participants on field trips.

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Maintain an inventory of facility medical supplies and various administrative tasks as assigned.

Assist with maintaining a clean and sanitary environment.

Record observations on the participants level of functioning in the medical record; chart absences and occurrences.

Distribute medications to participants and administer insulin, nebulizer, and GT feedings, monitor blood sugar.

Interact with other agencies (Office on Aging, DSS, ARC, DHMH and Admin) to determine best practices.

Assist participants in various group and individual activities as needed.

Keeps skills up to date and increases knowledge and productivity.

Supervise other nursing care staff and others as assigned. Ensure CPR and First Aide certifications are current.

Assist Center Director and Services with collecting, analyzing, and monitoring the center’s monthly data and reports.

Manage and maintain all center supplies.

Lead the daily physical exercise for the participants.

Renew physician orders; manage medical appointments; call in refills to pharmacy.

Record observations on the participants level of functioning in the medical record; chart absences and occurrences.

Conduct monthly health monitoring of each participant to include checking weight and vital signs.

Distribute medications to participants and administer insulin, nebulizer, and GT feedings, monitor blood sugar.

Other duties as assigned.

Licenses or Certificates:
Must possess a current license to practice nursing in the State of Maryland, CPR, and First Aid.

Special Requirements:
State and Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Check, National Sex Offender Public
Registry Check, Physical, Tuberculin PPD Tine Test at time of employment, and annually, or by physician requirement, thereafter, and Pre-Employment, Random, Post-Accident Drug and Alcohol testing.

Physical Demands:
Work requires extensive physical effort: bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, standing, and lifting as patient needs require.

Applications Accepted by Mail and Online

Mail to: Online at:
SMTCCAC, Inc. - Human Resources Dept. www.smtccac.org
P.O. Box 280 Hughesville, MD 20637

Required Documents: The following documents are required based on job: In addition to your application and resume, please provide a copy of your degree and/or a copy of your college transcripts.
Applications and Documents submitted with missing information will not be considered. Do not send applications via Fax.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
P.O. Box 280, Hughesville, Maryland 20637 ● Tel: 301.274.4474

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $72,500.00 - $99,491.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Huntingtown, MD: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Supervising experience: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN (Required)

Work Location: One location

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