RN (PRN)

Senior Helpers, a national home care company is seeking a PRN RN with a great attitude and a heart for seniors. You must be able to minimally work 5-6 hours a week The position will require performing intake assessments and reassessments; write, monitor, and update care plans for clients, and assist in the care management of all clients. The areas that need to be covered are Orangeburg, Dorchester, St. George, Summerville, Ridgeville, Eutawville, and Santee areas. 

Primary Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):

• Complete all documentation for assessments, plan of cares, reassessment and evaluation pertaining to clients. 
• Evaluate clients on a regular basis and/or as necessary to ensure client needs are consistent with the care plan.
• Coordinate with management on implementing and revising operational procedures related to quality client care.
• Utilize professional assessment skills to identify physical, mental, and psychosocial needs of client and be able to develop a care plan to meet these needs in a multi-disciplinary approach.
• Function as a resource and mentor to peers and subordinates to maintain professional nursing standards.
• Act on client’s behalf to assure patient rights.
• Be aware of home safety issues, strive to accomplish all responsibilities in a safe manner, and consistently reinforce good safety attitude and practices displayed by other staff members.
• Respond promptly to any client complaints, document complaints, review complaints with the SH team, and take appropriate action as required.
• Coach all staff in proper safety procedures and reinforce as necessary.
• Assist with any onboarding and training of new and current caregivers. 

This job description may be modified at any time. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Able to work as a team member
• Able to maintain confidential information
• Able to communicate effectively with the company staff, clients, and clients’ families
• Able to supervise (instruct, assign work, etc.) nursing assistants

• Excellent verbal and communication skills, adaptable in different situations, and possess excellent client interaction skills
• Able to multi-task and work independently

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in nursing  
• Current RN licensure
• 1 year of long-term care experience preferred
• Must maintain CEU requirements as required by the Board of Nursing

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.