Registered Nurse (RN)

A Wide Range of Opportunities

Role and Responsibilities

•  Initial in-home assessment, development of the plan of care as applicable and regularly supervises the needs of the client every 90 days. 

•  Manager in-home aides to ensure the level of care is being rendered according to the plan of care. 

•  Observe and report changes in the patient’s physical or emotional condition.   

•  Initiate preventative procedures as appropriate for the patient’s care and safety and effecting changes in environment to ensure patient safety and security  

•  Coordinate services for patients as needed to other agencies and health care providers as appropriate.  

•  Provide supervision of caregiver services and preparing written instructions for care provided by aides  

•  Maintain confidentiality of patient and agency matters  

•  Submit required documentation in a timely manner  

•  Report observed or suspected abuse pursuant to mandated requirements.  

•  Assist the Administrator in decision making and policy formation as it pertains to the Home Care Services. 

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Qualifications and Education Requirements

•Graduate of an accredited school of nursing  

•  Valid and current RN license in the state of North Carolina  

•  CPR & 1st aid certified, good standings on nurse registry  

•  1-3 years of nursing experience (home care experience, preferred)  

•  Supervisory skills, a plus 

•  Excellent communication skills, flexible and able to interact positively with the rest of the staff 

•  Strong sense of initiative and urgency in addressing unexpected patient crises 

•  Self-directed, able to work without presence of immediate supervisor  

•  Commitment to regulatory compliance and to submitting all documentation in a timely fashion  

•  Demonstrated knowledge regarding exposure to body fluids and chemicals, as well as to some hazardous equipment  

•  Must have the ability to:  See and hear adequately to respond to auditory and visual requests, pass a background screen, travel as required and be in possession of a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance

•  Evidence of adequate health status to perform duties  

•  Possess excellent computer skills, complete required forms, documents in a timely manner to ensure compliance.  

• Physical abilities to adequately perform described duties