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Registered Nurse (RN) – PRN | Home Care Assessments & Clinical Oversight
Senior Helpers Southern Maryland Location: Southern Prince George's & Northern Charles Counties, Maryland Position Type: PRN / As Needed | 1099 Independent Contractor Work Setting: Client Homes & Agency Training Center
Make a Difference Beyond the Bedside!
Are you a Registered Nurse seeking flexible, meaningful opportunities where your clinical expertise and professional judgment can make a difference?
Senior Helpers Southern Maryland is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and experienced PRN Registered Nurse to provide in-home client assessments, develop individualized care plans, evaluate caregiver competencies, and support quality care throughout our community.
As a locally owned and operated home care agency, we are committed to helping older adults remain safe, comfortable, and independent at home. Our specialized dementia education, Parkinson's care programs, and Center of Excellence training environment reflect our commitment to exceptional care.
This opportunity is ideal for an RN who enjoys working independently, values professional accountability, and wants to use their nursing experience outside a traditional bedside setting.
What You'll Do
Client Assessments & Care Planning
- Conduct initial nursing assessments and required reassessments in clients' homes.
- Evaluate functional abilities, personal care needs, safety risks, and changes in condition.
- Develop, review, and update individualized care plans within the agency's authorized scope.
- Identify concerns requiring additional clinical review, intervention, or services.
- Communicate assessment findings and recommendations to the appropriate office personnel.
Caregiver Training & Competency
- Conduct hands-on caregiver skills evaluations and competency assessments.
- Evaluate caregiver proficiency in personal care, transfers, mobility assistance, and other approved tasks.
- Provide practical coaching and recommendations for additional education.
- Support caregiver competency development through our Center of Excellence training environment.
Clinical Oversight & Quality Assurance
- Provide professional nursing guidance regarding client safety and caregiver competency concerns.
- Evaluate clinical matters referred by the agency, caregivers, or client families.
- Recommend appropriate care plan adjustments and follow-up actions.
- Collaborate with designated agency personnel to support continuity of care.
- Complete accurate and timely clinical assessments, evaluations, and documentation.
What This Role Does NOT Include
Our PRN RN position is specifically focused on clinical responsibilities rather than routine office administration.
You will not be responsible for:
- Daily caregiver scheduling, call-outs, or shift replacements.
- Routine caregiver recruiting, hiring administration, or general personnel management.
- Payroll, billing, invoicing, or financial administration.
- General office management or routine customer service.
- Filling standard companion or personal care shifts.
- Performing skilled nursing treatments outside the agency's authorized scope of services.
Clinical assessments, caregiver competency evaluations, client safety concerns, and appropriate nursing oversight remain essential responsibilities of this role.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Active, unrestricted Maryland RN license or valid multistate RN license authorizing practice in Maryland.
- Current CPR/BLS certification.
- Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound nursing judgment.
- Reliable transportation and willingness to travel throughout our service area.
- Proficiency with electronic documentation and basic workplace technology.
- Commitment to confidentiality, professional ethics, and client dignity.
- Ability to satisfy applicable credential verification, background screening, and agency compliance requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in home care, home health, geriatrics, or long-term care.
- Experience conducting in-home nursing assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Experience providing caregiver training or competency evaluations.
- Familiarity with Maryland residential service agency requirements.
- Experience supporting individuals living with dementia, Parkinson's disease, or other age-related conditions.
Experienced, semi-retired, and qualified nurses returning to practice are encouraged to apply.
Professional Expectations
At Senior Helpers Southern Maryland, we value clinical expertise, reliability, and professional independence.
Successful RN contractors will:
- Accept assignments that align with their professional availability and honor agreed-upon commitments.
- Arrive prepared and on time for accepted appointments.
- Complete assessments, care plans, and documentation within established assignment deadlines.
- Communicate significant clinical findings and safety concerns promptly.
- Exercise independent nursing judgment within applicable professional standards and the agency's authorized services.
- Utilize appropriate clinical resources and established procedures when clarification is needed.
- Follow accepted assignments through completion, including required documentation and communication.
- Collaborate professionally with agency personnel while maintaining appropriate role boundaries.
Why Partner With Senior Helpers Southern Maryland?
Flexible PRN Opportunities Accept assignments based on your availability and our clients' needs.
Focused Clinical Responsibilities Concentrate on assessments, clinical oversight, and caregiver competency rather than daily office administration.
Center of Excellence Training Environment Use your nursing expertise to support hands-on caregiver education and practical skills development.
Specialized Senior Care Programs Contribute to an organization committed to dementia education, Parkinson's care, and individualized support for older adults.
Supportive Local Collaboration Work with a locally owned agency that values clear communication, professionalism, compassion, and accountability.
Meaningful Community Impact Your clinical knowledge helps strengthen caregiver confidence, improve client safety, and support families navigating the challenges of aging at home.
Position Details
- Engagement Type: PRN / As Needed – 1099 Independent Contractor
- Schedule: Flexible; assignments are coordinated based on client needs and contractor availability.
- Hours: Variable based on assessments, reassessments, competency evaluations, and other agreed-upon clinical services.
- Work Locations: Client homes and designated agency training locations.
- Travel: Required throughout the designated Southern Maryland service area.
- Mileage & Travel Expenses: Mileage reimbursement is not provided. Independent contractors are responsible for their own transportation and travel expenses. Eligible business mileage may be deductible under IRS guidelines. Contractors are responsible for maintaining mileage records and consulting a tax professional regarding applicable deductions.
Service Areas
Accokeek, Brandywine, Cheltenham, Clinton, District Heights, Fort Washington, La Plata, Oxon Hill, Suitland, Temple Hills, Waldorf, White Plains, and surrounding communities within our authorized service territory.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you are a Registered Nurse who values flexibility, professional independence, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community, we would love to hear from you!
Apply today to explore an opportunity with Senior Helpers Southern Maryland and help us continue delivering compassionate, high-quality care to the families we serve.
Senior Helpers Southern Maryland www.seniorhelpers.com/md/southern-md
Senior Helpers Southern Maryland is committed to equal opportunity and fair consideration of qualified applicants.
