Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
Registered Nurse (RN) – Home Care
Job Summary:
Everyday Allies Home Care is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse to join our team as a Registered Nurse. As an Agency Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for writing and updating patient plans of care, supervising in-home aides, companions, and sitters, and providing exceptional patient care.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct initial in-home client assessments and reassessments as required
- Develop, review, and update individualized Plans of Care based on each client's needs
- Conduct required supervisory visits and monitor client needs on an ongoing basis
- Supervise in-home aides, companions, and sitters to ensure services are provided according to the Plan of Care
- Provide caregivers with written instructions regarding client care and service expectations
- Identify and document changes in clients' physical, cognitive, behavioral, or emotional condition
- Communicate significant changes or concerns to appropriate parties
- Coordinate client services with families, healthcare providers, and other agencies as appropriate
- Identify potential safety concerns within the client's home and recommend appropriate interventions
- Promote client safety, dignity, independence, and quality of life
- Maintain accurate, complete, and timely clinical documentation
- Maintain confidentiality of all client and agency information
- Report observed or suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation in accordance with applicable reporting requirements
- Participate in quality assurance, policy development, and improvement of home care services as requested
- Provide clinical guidance and support to caregivers and agency staff
- Participate in weekend or holiday on-call coverage as needed
- Follow all agency policies and procedures related to infection control, safety, documentation, education, and professional practice
- Maintain accurate time and visit records
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
- Current CPR and First Aid certification
- Minimum of 1–3 years of nursing experience preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to work independently with limited direct supervision
- Ability to appropriately prioritize and respond to changes in client condition
- Commitment to accurate and timely documentation
- Knowledge of infection control, exposure to body fluids, hazardous materials, and workplace safety
- Professional, dependable, compassionate, and able to work effectively with clients, families, caregivers, and agency leadership
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous home care or home health experience
- Experience conducting in-home new client assessments
- Experience developing and updating Plans of Care
- Previous caregiver or CNA/PCA supervisory experience
- Knowledge of home care regulatory and compliance requirements
- Strong leadership and caregiver coaching skills