What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN position at FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc.?
Overview
FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system located in central North Carolina. Comprised of four hospitals (Moore, Hoke, Richmond, and Montgomery) with more than 600 beds, the system also offers leading-edge heart care in the Reid Heart Center, the area’s only dedicated heart and vascular center. As of March 2023, FirstHealth of the Carolinas officially opened its new comprehensive cancer center to patients. Our growing health system has more than 5,400 employees serving in more than 75 locations throughout a 15-county service area. In addition, the system provides home health and hospice services, emergency care, and medical transportation. FirstHealth of the Carolinas has over 50 primary care, specialty care, convenient care and dental clinics located throughout our service area.
We are committed to a culture of excellence in which everyone feels valued and connected, and where differences are both respected and supported. Our career opportunities allow our staff to practice in a team environment as a vital part of growing a widely respected health care system and medical community. We were recently named Becker's Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare.
Home Care RN Job Summary
- The RN Case Manager is responsible for the clinical management of an assigned patient population.
- The RN Case Manager develops a patient centered, comprehensive plan of care utilizing a multidisciplinary team approach.
- The RN Case Manager is accountable for achieving positive patient outcomes
- Supervises Home Health Aides and LPN’s according to policy
- Reports daily to the Clinical Manager all pertinent patient information
- Reports/records information accurately
- Uses appropriate safety and infection control measures
Home Care RN Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a current North Carolina RN license or RN multi-state licensure privilege through the Nurse Licensure Compact.
- Minimum of one (1) year of acute care or home care experience required. Evidence of current CPR certification required.
- Valid North Carolina Driver’s License and proof of auto liability insurance required.
