SUMMARY

This individual will be responsible for the performing initial client evaluations, developing the plan of care, and conducting supervisory visits in the client’s place of residence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Essential job duties for this position include the following items. Other duties must be performed as assigned or required.

▪ Provides and coordinates services in accordance with the plan of care.

▪ Makes the initial evaluation visit and regularly reevaluates the client’s needs.

▪ Initiates the plan of care and necessary revisions.

▪ Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative non-medical procedures.

▪ Provides documentation of client assessments, plan of care, supervisory visits, caregiver and client education and training.

▪ Informs personnel (caregivers) of changes in the condition and needs of the client.

▪ Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.

▪ Implements the nursing care plan for each client.

▪ Observes, records, and documents signs and symptoms and reports to the physician, Administrator or Care Coordinator reactions to non-medical treatments, including drugs and changes in the Client's physical or emotional condition.

▪ Communicates and counsels the client and family/significant others regarding their service needs and other related problems of the client at home.

▪ Participates in quality assurance audits, as assigned.

▪ Attends staff meetings, client care conferences with family members or responsible party, and in-services as scheduled.

▪ Submits any changes in schedule to Administrator/Care Coordinator on a daily basis.

▪ Supervises and teaches other personnel.

▪ Supplies equipment and materials for non-medical treatments

▪ Assists the client in learning appropriate self-care techniques.

▪ Assists with other activities, as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Registered Nurse (RN) has supervisory responsibility for other office personnel.

To perform this job successfully, the individual in this position must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skills, abilities, certifications, and educational experience required.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

▪ Graduate of a state approved school of nursing and currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.

▪ Minimum of one (1) years’ experience in nursing, non-medical home care experience preferred.

▪ Proficient skills in Microsoft Office and or Google Suite and scheduling software required

▪ Must possess and demonstrate excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal and leadership skills as well as a positive and professional image

CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE, & REGISTRATION

▪ Maintain current state Registered Nurse (RN) licensure

LANGUAGE SKILLS

▪ Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

▪ Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

▪ Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

REASONING ABILITY

▪ Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

▪ Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

▪ Ability to discern when to escalate client situations, such as calling Supervisor or 911

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The environment may contain a potential exposure to illness and/or bodily fluids. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 7 – 10 per week

Medical specialties:

• Wound Care

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Savannah, GA 31406: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person