Registered Nurse (RN) Job Description
Are you a state-licensed, Registered Nurse (RN) looking to work flexible schedules while handling a manageable patient load? If yes, come work with us here at Graceful Healing Agency. We’d love to have you join our team as we work towards improving the lives of those we serve!
About Us:
Graceful Healing is a non-medical, in-home care provider who maintains the highest quality standards in the industry. Our goal is to add value to the lives of our clients and those who love them. We are based in Decatur, GA and our services are available in the areas of Henry, Fulton, Gwinnett, Rockdale, Dekalb, and Clayton counties.
We value our employees the same way we value our clients!
POSITION: REGISTERED NURSE (RN)
We are looking for a highly compassionate and dedicated RN to join our growing team. You must be licensed to work in the state of Georgia, and ready to provide in-home care to our clients in a respectful and compassionate way, and expect to be respected and valued in return.
Reporting To: Staff Coordinator
Job Type: PRN
Employer Type: Non-Medical Home Care
Travel Required - Within 50 mile radius
Work Location: Multiple Locations
Why You Should Join Us!
o Very competitive pay rates - $..
o Flexible schedule
o Reasonable hours
o Manageable workload
o Friendly co-workers
o Quick and clear onboarding process
o Fast pay
JOB DESCRIPTION:
We believe in bringing care and passion to people in need, we are delighted to have some of the best and brightest individuals work with us to make a difference in the lives that we serve. Our RN brings care and compassion to people need.
Qualifications & Education:
o Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
o Valid and current RN license
o CPR certified
o 1-3 years of nursing experience (home care experience, preferred)
o Supervisory skills, a plus
o In-home care new client assessment experience preferred.
o Excellent communication skills, flexible and able to interact positively with the rest of the staff.
o Strong sense of initiative and urgency in addressing unexpected patient crises
o Self-directed, able to work without presence of immediate supervisor.
o Commitment to regulatory compliance and to submitting all documentation in a timely fashion
o Demonstrated knowledge regarding exposure to body fluids and chemicals, as well as to some hazardous equipment
Must have the ability to:
o See and hear adequately to respond to auditory and visual requests.
o Pass a background screen.
o Travel as required and be in possession of a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.
Responsibilities:
o Develop and implement the service plan as applicable and regularly reassesses the needs of the client.
o Participate in in-service programs, as well as training, and teaching other personnel.
o Develop and implement the service plan for each patient under the direction of their physician or family.
o Observe and report symptoms, reaction to treatments, drugs, and changes in the patient’s physical or emotional condition.
o Initiate preventative procedures as appropriate for the patient’s care and safety and effecting changes in environment to ensure patient safety and security.
o Maintain clinical and progress notes for each patient receiving care and providing progress reports to their physician.
o Coordinate services for patients as needed to other agencies and health care providers as appropriate.
o Counsel the patient and their family in meeting nursing and related needs.
o Provide supervision of caregiver services and preparing written instructions for care provided by aides.
o Maintain confidentiality of patient and agency matters.
o Submit required documentation in a timely manner.
o Report observed or suspected abuse pursuant to mandated requirements.
o Assist the Administrator in decision making and policy formation as it pertains to the Home Care Services.
o Participate in surveys, studies and special projects as assigned.