Delegating Nurse

The ALF will hire a registered nurse for services of a delegating nurse and delegation of nursing tasks.

If the delegating nurse is an employee of the assisted living program, the employee's job description may satisfy this requirement.

- The program shall maintain documentation that the delegating nurse has completed the mandatory training course developed by the Board of Nursing.

Duties.

The delegating nurse shall

- Be on-site to observe each resident at least every 45 days and perform intitial assesments, complete RAT forms, and oversee and sign off on Service Plans.

- Be available on call as required under this chapter or have a qualified alternate delegating nurse available on call

Have the overall responsibility for

(a) Managing the clinical oversight of resident care in the assisted living program

(b) Issuing nursing or clinical orders, based upon the needs of residents

(c) Reviewing the assisted living manager's assessment of residents

(d) Appropriate delegation of nursing tasks; and(e) Notifying the OHCQ:(i) If the delegating nurse's contract or employment with the assisted living program is terminated; and(ii) Of the reason why the contract or employment was terminated.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $29.79 - $35.88 per hour

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Glen Burnie, MD 21061