Registered Nurse (RN) – PRN

• Care Coordination & Communication
• Collaborate with care coordinators, physicians, families, and interdisciplinary teams
• Communicate changes in condition and recommendations for care adjustments
• Support hospital-to-home transitions and other care transitions
• Serve as a clinical resource for staff and families

• Direct Skilled Nursing Care
• Provide direct care as needed, including but not limited to:
• Medication management and administration
• Wound care and infection prevention
• Chronic disease monitoring and management
• Patient and caregiver education

• Documentation & Compliance
• Complete all documentation in WellSky in accordance with agency policy and regulatory requirements
• Ensure documentation is accurate, timely, and audit-ready
• Maintain compliance with Maryland COMAR and Washington, DC regulations
• Adhere to all SmithLife Homecare policies and procedures

• Quality & Safety
• Identify and respond to changes in client condition, including escalation to physician or emergency services when appropriate
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic care environment
• Report incidents, concerns, and risks per agency protocol
• Participate in QAPI and quality improvement initiatives

• Client & Family Support
• Educate clients and families on care plans, medications, and disease processes
• Provide emotional support and guidance to families navigating care needs
• Promote dignity, independence, and person-centered care

• Physical Requirements
• Ability to lift, transfer, and assist clients (50+ lbs as needed)
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and reaching
• Full use of hands and fine motor skills for clinical tasks

• Work Environment
• Client homes, including private residences and senior living communities
• Exposure to varying home environments and conditions
• Travel required between client locations

• Additional Expectations
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and clinical integrity at all times
• Demonstrate reliability and responsiveness for PRN scheduling needs
• Participate in required trainings and competency validations
• Support agency initiatives, including dementia care best practices (e.g., Positive Approach to Care® principles)

• Reports To
• Director of Nursing (DON) or Designee

• Schedule & Status
• PRN / Per Diem (As Needed)
• Variable hours based on client needs, including potential evenings, weekends, or short-term assignments

• Compensation
• Competitive hourly rate based on experience
• Opportunities for additional hours based on performance and availability

About SmithLife Homecare

SmithLife Homecare is a licensed, bonded, and insured home care agency serving Maryland and Washington, DC. For over 25 years, we have supported older adults and families with personalized in-home care that promotes dignity, safety, and independence. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional care, because we believe in truly bringing care home.

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