DDA Delegating Nurse

Responsibilities

• Utilize your expertise in case management to assess, plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate patient care
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans
• Conduct patient assessments and provide ongoing monitoring of their condition
• Cookordinate and facilitate communication between people supported, staff, families, and healthcare providers
• Utilize your knowledge to interpret diagnostic evaluations and develop appropriate treatment plans
• Provide education and support to people we support, staff and their families regarding their healthcare needs
• Assure that nursing case delegation and management provided by nursing is within standards of COMAR 10.27.11, 10.22, and is evidence-based best practice
• Utilize your skills in utilization management to ensure appropriate utilization of resources
• Collaborate with primary care physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care
• Apply your knowledge of managed care principles to ensure cost-effective care delivery
• Utilize your expertise in case management to coordinate services across various healthcare settings

Requirements

• Valid RN license in Maryland
• A minimum of two years of experience in a DDA or related setting is preferred
• Two Years Working with developmental disabilities through the state of Maryland
• Strong knowledge of patient assessment techniques and vital signs monitoring
• Proficient in utilizing electronic medical records systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple cases simultaneously
• Knowledge of primary care principles and practices
• Familiarity with managed care concepts and utilization management