Job description

NURSES NEEDED!

Community Support Services, Inc. (CSS) is currently seeking caring, skilled, motivated and independent registered nurses with excellent communication skills to provide delegating nursing support to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities including autism in a community based setting. Registered Nurses have a flexible schedule with the opportunity to provide ongoing delegating nursing services to vulnerable individuals who live in their personal homes. Covid-19 safety measures are followed at all times including the use of PPE, and ongoing cleaning at each location. In return, we offer a competitive salary with a full benefits package.

Position overview:

The Delegating Nurse that will provide community nursing services to individuals with autism and other severe developmental disabilities using a Delegating Nurse Model.

Job duties:

• Train, authorize and supervise delegated nursing tasks such as medication administration and other health care functions performed by certified medication technicians and other unlicensed staff
• Determine and assess when nursing functions may be delegated and perform a review of those functions at least every 45 days to assess the individual's health and wellness
• Develop a plan of care that addresses all current diagnosis and evaluate/revise as needed
• Provide consultation and medical triage as needed to address individual’s health and safety, including medical needs and concerns
• Oversee and monitor medication orders and administration for all individuals
• Review monthly medication administration records to ensure compliance with DDA administration protocols
• Uphold policies and procedures to manage nursing functions for the agency
• Provide other health-related training to individuals and groups of employees
• Participate on interdisciplinary team meetings upon request
• Participate in agency licensing reviews and quality assurance processes
• Work as a team with other agency departments and community providers to ensure health care services are obtained as needed
• Provide timely and accurate documentation of all nursing services
• Travel to residential sites in upper Montgomery County
• Adhere to CSS policies and procedures; applicable regulations of federal, state, local laws, and accreditation standards.
• To practice nursing in accordance to the State of Maryland Nurse Practice Act, Code of Maryland Regulations Title 10, Subtitle 27, and The Standards of Developmental Disabilities Nursing Practice

Qualifications:

• Valid State of Maryland RN License
• Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred
• Two or more years of experience with developmental disabilities in community residential placements preferred. Psychiatric Nursing experience is preferred
• Requires a flexible schedule which may include on-call duties
• CSS offers a comprehensive benefits program and competitive salary.

Summary

CSS is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit charitable organization which provides services and support to children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities residing within Montgomery County, Maryland. CSS was founded in 1994 and began its mission by working collaboratively with individuals, families, and other lead agencies to design and implement new models of service. CSS provides residential services in 50 homes in upper Montgomery County, where two individuals reside in each home with one or two support staff providing care and supervision . Additionally, day support services including vocational training and education are provided in our main center, family homes, and in the local Montgomery County community.

Community Support Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $73,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Gaithersburg, MD 20877: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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