Private Duty PRN RN

We are seeking a Private Duty Registered Nurse to provide PRN home visits in Waycross, GA. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on patients' lives while enjoying flexible schedules and competitive pay.

• One Patient at a Time
• PRN shifts available
• Must have Home Health Experience

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse in Home and Community Based Services plays a vital role in providing high-quality nursing care to patients in their homes. This position requires strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for delivering patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality clinical services within the scope of practice and within infection control standards, in accordance with the plan of care/service plan, and in coordination with other members of the patient/client's care team from admit through discharge.
• Complete clinical nursing assessments in accordance with federal and/or state program requirements and as required by payer.
• Evaluate patient eligibility and medical necessity for services as defined by payer source and agency policy.
• Develop and revise individualized plans of care and/or service plans according to federal and/or state program requirements with other community providers.
• Ensure plan of care frequency and duration meets the needs of the patient and initiates plan of care revisions as needed with physician approval.
• Provide oversight and supervision of the plan of care/service plan as required by agency policy, federal, and/or state program and as required by payer including services provided by the licensed practical nurse and paraprofessional, for assigned caseload.
• Communicate assessment findings and perform care coordination to the physician, case manager, and/or other appropriate members of the patient/client's care team.
• Report clinical findings, including changes in patient condition, to the clinical manager/supervisor and physician timely.
• Demonstrate flexibility with schedule to meet the changing needs of assigned patients on caseload.
• Administer medications per physician order and in accordance with federal, state, or local regulations.
• Transcribe physician orders accurately and timely.
• Participate in and contribute to patient case conferences with all disciplines of the patient's care team.
• Maintain communication with agency case coordinator regarding patients' schedule and service authorization as needed.
• Report infections and incidents according to the agency policy.
• Maintain compliance with documentation requirements, accurately and thoroughly document patient visits per policy, and sign and submit in the EMR timely.
• Maintain compliance with the agency's electronic visit verification process.
• Attend staff meetings as scheduled by agency.
• Participate in the RN on-call rotation for the agency.
• Complete all orientation and annual training timely as required by the organization and according to federal, state, or local regulations.
• Assist with the orientation and/or training of agency staff as needed.
• Perform competency evaluations/assessments for agency staff as assigned.
• Participate in the agency's performance improvement process.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures of the organization.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Executive Director/Supervisor.

Requirements:

To be considered for this role, applicants must possess:

• A minimum of one year experience as an RN preferred
• Current RN licensure in state of practice
• Current drivers license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation
• Current CPR certification required