Float RN CM/DN
Baltimore, Maryland
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Schedule and commitments
- Term
- Permanent
Pay and benefits
- Against the board
- Top of Baltimore staff pay
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed
- License
- Current valid compact state of Maryland Registered Nurse license. Check your license
- Also asks
- Must have a working “smart” cell phone capable of making calls, receiving calls, receiving emails and sending emails.
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies4–6 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 jobs2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questionsAround graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
What's around it?
Living costs about 5% above the US average
- Median rent
- $1,331/mo
- Household income
- $62,177/yr, all local households, not nurse pay
About this role
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
How this role fits you
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Worth asking
- Can you walk me through differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?