Float RN CM/DN
Baltimore, Maryland
The Float RN CM/DN is responsible for the ongoing care of the clients that are assigned to them according to the guidelines set forth by the Developmental Disabilities Administration, Maryland Board of Nursing, and outlined in the DHCA Medication and Nursing Related Policies and Procedures manual.
Posted Sep 2 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- Minimum of 40 hours a week in person for first 6-8 weeks
- Unit and setting
- Case Management intellectually and developmentally disabled persons
- License
- RN license Current valid compact state of Maryland Registered Nurse license.compact state of Maryland Registered Nurse license
- Term
- PermanentFull-time
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed No prior experience needed - Credentialing required to practice as an RN in this setting and training are all provided on the job, and no prior experience in the field is required.
- License
- compact state of Maryland Registered Nurse license Current valid compact state of Maryland Registered Nurse license. Check your license
- Also asks
- working “smart” cell phone capable of calls and emails Must have a working “smart” cell phone capable of making calls, receiving calls, receiving emails and sending emails.
- Also asks
- Experience using Google Platform and navigating software programs
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates. See program calendars.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- Pays above most Baltimore staff RN rolesBaltimore staff RN postings that state pay run $76k/yr to $100k/yr, the middle half $80k/yr to $91k/yr, across 311 postings.
- Tuition assistance
- Offered
- Extra pay
- Supplemental earnings $8,000 - $80,000 Supplemental earnings $8,000 - $80,000
- Extra pay
- additional pay for interim visits within 48 hours Conduct Interim visits within 48 hours (almost all visits outside the 45 day schedule - this is an opportunity for nurses to earn additional pay)Conduct Interim visits within 48 hours (almost all visits outside the 45 day schedule - this is an opportunity for nurses to earn additional pay)
- Bonus
- Referral bonuses Referral bonuses
Benefits
- BenefitsPaid Unplanned Time OffPaid Unplanned Time Off
- BenefitsHealth, Dental, Vision, SupplementalBenefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Supplemental
- BenefitsMileage reimbursementMileage Reimbursement
- BenefitsTuition ReimbursementTuition Reimbursement
- PTO
- Health Insurance
More benefits (3)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Simple IRA
The role and schedule
- Precepting
- You would precept other nurses This position will serve as training and onboarding support for new nurses who will be taking over the caseload.
- Day to day
- delegation and oversight of approved functions to agency staff at client's residence This responsibility also includes the delegation of and oversight of approved functions to agency staff that work at the client’s residence.
- Day to day
- serve as Delegating Nurse/Case Manager for assigned clients Serve as the Delegating Nurse/Case Manager for each client assigned.
- Day to day
- initial clinical assessment and nursing care plan upon client assignment
- Day to day
- assessment visits every 45 days Every 45 days, visit clients in the environment in which delegation occurs for assessment.
- Day to day
- conduct interim visits within 48 hours
- Day to day
- delegate medication administration and delegatable tasks to certified Medication Technicians Delegate administration of medication and other delegatable tasks to certified Medication Technicians.
- Day to day
- train and verify staff competency in care plans, delegated tasks, and managing medication errors Train and ensure staff’s competency in nursing care plans, delegated nursing tasks, as well as managing medication errors.
- Floating
- fill in for nurses during absence of caseload coverage across Maryland This position will be used to fill in for nurses during the absence of caseload coverage throughout the state of Maryland.
- Day to day
- provide support for leadership team when not carrying a full caseload When not carrying a full caseload, this position will provide support for the leadership team.
- On call
- No On-Call Community Nursing - Flexible Schedule - Partially Remote - No On-Call - Mileage Reimbursement - Benefits Package
- Travel
- caseload anywhere in the state of MD
- Details
- designated Mandatory/Essential employee required to report during emergency periods and travel during domestic travel restrictions
- Details
- first 6-8 weeks 40 hours in-person in Baltimore and surrounding county area, then hybrid
The workplace
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekend, holiday, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load and staffing support handled day to day?
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Float Registered Nurse - Case Manager/Delegating Nurse
Community Nursing - Flexible Schedule - Partially Remote - No On-Call - Mileage Reimbursement - Benefits Package
Competitive Pay
- Base Salary $90,000 - $100,000 annually with potential to earn more
- Supplemental earnings $8,000 - $80,000
Benefits
- PTO
- Paid Unplanned Time Off
- Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Supplemental
- Simple IRA
Additional Perks
- Mileage reimbursement
- No On-call
- Referral bonuses
- Tuition Reimbursement
Who we are looking for
- No prior experience needed - Credentialing required to practice as an RN in this setting and training are all provided on the job, and no prior experience in the field is required.
- The first 6-8 weeks of this position requires a minimum of 40 hours each week of in person work (in the Baltimore and surrounding county area), after which the role is hybrid (partially remote and partially in person).
- This role is ideal for nursing professionals looking for flexibility, who are also flexible themselves, well-organized self-starters who pick up on electronic systems quickly, those looking for autonomy with strong communication skills who work well with the team.
- We are looking for nurses who want to make us their professional home.
- Experience using Google Platform and navigating software programs
Position Summary
The Float RN CM/DN is responsible for the ongoing care of the clients that are assigned to them according to the guidelines set forth by the Developmental Disabilities Administration, Maryland Board of Nursing, and outlined in the DHCA Medication and Nursing Related Policies and Procedures manual. This responsibility also includes the delegation of and oversight of approved functions to agency staff that work at the client’s residence. The Float RN CM/DN is a position which is designed to be able to be both proactive and reactive as this employee may be assigned to carry a caseload anywhere in the state of MD and may be required to take on new caseloads at any given time.
The Float RN CM/DN is designated as a Mandatory/Essential employee. This employee is a Registered Nurse providing essential care to intellectually and developmentally disabled persons in the community and are required to report to work during State and/or National emergency periods. This may include traveling during periods with domestic travel restrictions.
Essential
Responsibilities
Serve as the Delegating Nurse/Case Manager for each client assigned.
When the client is first assigned, visit the client in the environment in which delegation occurs, conduct and complete an initial clinical assessment and develop the nursing plan of care.
Every 45 days, visit clients in the environment in which delegation occurs for assessment.
Conduct Interim visits within 48 hours (almost all visits outside the 45 day schedule - this is an opportunity for nurses to earn additional pay)
Delegate administration of medication and other delegatable tasks to certified Medication Technicians.
Train and ensure staff’s competency in nursing care plans, delegated nursing tasks, as well as managing medication errors.
This position will be used to fill in for nurses during the absence of caseload coverage throughout the state of Maryland.
This position will serve as training and onboarding support for new nurses who will be taking over the caseload.
When not carrying a full caseload, this position will provide support for the leadership team.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must have a working “smart” cell phone capable of making calls, receiving calls, receiving emails and sending emails.
- Current valid compact state of Maryland Registered Nurse license.
About Us
Dimensional Health Care Associates, Inc. (DHCA) is a nurse owned and operated business in Maryland specializing in providing Nursing Delegation and Case Management services for over 30 years to community based agencies supporting people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team to provide nurse delegation and case management in Central Maryland.
If you are ready for a change, e-mail your resume (which will be kept in confidence).
EOE.
Job Type: Full-time
Base Salary: $90,000-$100,000/annually + supplemental earnings $8,000 - $80,000
What's around it?
Baltimore, MDFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 5% above the US average
- Median rent
- $1,331/mo
- Household income
- $62,177/yr, all local households, not nurse pay