Registered Nurse (Rn) Or Prn

Job description

Home Well Care Services of Durham- Chapel Hill, NC is looking for Registered nurses to work as a Service Supervisor, Agency director or care manager in Durham- Chapel Hill area. You can work as a part-time to full-time person, or PRN based on assignments.

SUMMARY:

The RN will be responsible for supervising each type of home care service that is provided by the agency either directly or by contract. May supervise one or more home care services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A health care practitioner as defined in G.S 90-640(a): an individual who is licensed, certified, or registered to engage in the practice of nursing. (Registered Nurse)

Additional qualifications:

• A reliable means of transportation with current insurance and a valid driver’s license.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to interact effectively with a diverse audience including clients, families, care providers and other professionals.
• Must possess impeccable follow up and attention to detail and be able to exercise initiative, problem solve, apply sound judgment.
• Able to supervise, assess and evaluate care providers and advocate on behalf of clients and families.
• Passionate about helping others live with dignity.
• Must present a positive and professional business image.
• Having experience with ClearCare or WellSky system is a plus.
• You will need to pass TB test or Chest Xray.
• Must pass Bloodborne Pathogen course
• Must have Hepatitis B vaccination ow willing to do so.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct initial assessment,
• Develop plan of care
• Verify competencies of in-home caregivers,
• Conduct supervisory visits.
• Provide caregiver introduction for first scheduled shift; review care plan with client and caregiv- er and set expectations for service delivery; ensure client in-home binder with a printed copy of the care plan is easily accessible in the client’s residence.
• Supervise client care provided by agency personnel to ensure:
• Caregivers review the client’s care plan prior to service provision and whenever there is a change in the care plan.
• Caregivers comply with the care plan.
• Caregivers implement proper infection control practices.
• Caregivers observe, recognize, and immediately report changes in the client’s service needs or condition.
• Caregivers are familiar with and implement emergency procedures for clients.
• Caregivers possess the necessary skills required for service needs.
• All necessary supplies and equipment are available on-site for safe client care.
• Provided services fall within the scope of the agency’s license.

• Regularly communicate with the client and/or designated client representative to follow-up on service delivery and ensure client satisfaction.
• Perform scheduled and non-scheduled in-home client support visits.
• Conduct reassessments according to the agency’s established frequency and as needed due to a change in client condition or recent event.
• Participate in coordination of services when more than one community service is providing care to a client such as another home care agency, home health agency, hospice agency or facility.
• Serve as a resource for clients and families, facilitating client education, empowerment, and quality of life; provide recommendations and referrals as needed to third party services.
• Investigate issues related to client care and client or employee well-being.
• Document supervision of client care on the appropriate form and/or in the online management system in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Provide needed training and education to staff in the client’s home, via telephone and/or in the agency office.
• Report pertinent client and employee information to agency staff for effective service delivery, matching and scheduling of caregivers, and ongoing client and employee management.
• Assist with the development and revision of client care policies and procedures.
• Participate in personnel evaluations for caregivers.
• Be available for supervision during the hours that in-home care services are provided.
• Supervise both Companion/Sitter/Respite and In-Home Aide as per 10A NCAC 13J.1001 (c).

PHYSICAL AND ENVIROMENTAL DEMANDS: Travel to client’s place of residence using a reliable means of transportation.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP: Reports directly to the Owner.

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt.

POSITION TYPE & EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK: Part-Time to start, Full-Time as agency grows.

DISCLAIMER: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract, PRN, Per diem

Salary: $28.00 - $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 32 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Medical specialties:

• Home Health
• Hospice & Palliative Medicine
• Pain Medicine

Physical setting:

• Acute care
• Long term care

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Extended hours
• Holidays
• On call
• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Chapel Hill, NC: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person