Registered Nurse - Long-Term Care | Quality & Training Leader

University Of Maryland Medical System; Chesapeake Beach (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

University Of Maryland Medical System is seeking a RN in a leadership role to ensure resident safety and high-quality nursing care in a long-term care setting.

The role includes developing nursing policies, implementing infection control programs, conducting staff training, and directing orientation for new partners. It requires an active RN license and at least one year in long-term care, with opportunities to lead QA activities and improve care delivery.

Qualifications

• RN licensure current in state of practice.
• Minimum 1 year professional nursing experience in long-term care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide care ensuring patient safety.
• Develop and maintain nursing policies reflecting current standards of practice and facility philosophy.
• Establish infection control program to prevent disease transmission.
• Conduct staff training on hand washing, isolation techniques and universal precautions.
• Develop and direct facility orientation and training for new partners.
• Develop and conduct in-service education programs for facility staff.
• Screen prospective admissions for level of care and needs.
• Audit clinical records for accuracy and documentation of the plan of care.
• Address staffing shortages and notify Health Services Director as needed.
• Supervise Certified Nurse Assistants.
• Gather data, assess situations, investigate issues, and report findings to leadership.
• Conduct QA rounds and regulatory compliance checks to improve quality.

Skills

Nursing care

Infection control

Staff supervision

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Job description

University Of Maryland Medical System is seeking a RN in a leadership role to ensure resident safety and high-quality nursing care in a long-term care setting.

The role includes developing nursing policies, implementing infection control programs, conducting staff training, and directing orientation for new partners. It requires an active RN license and at least one year in long-term care, with opportunities to lead QA activities and improve care delivery.