Home Care Nurse (Athens/Lawrenceville/Monroe)

Job Details: Job Location: Atlanta - Atlanta, GA, Position Type: PRN - As Needed, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: Up to 50% , Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, Home Care Nurse – (Athens/Lawrenceville/Monroe)

The Home Care Nurse is a practice-based Registered Nurse (RN) who directly supports Inspiritus clients who are authorized to receive nursing services. In collaboration with other members of the clinical service team, the Home Care Nurse is responsible for completing monthly in-person comprehensive assessments for individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities (I/DD). The ideal candidate will be a team player open to collaboration with individuals receiving services, Host Home Providers, Nursing Services Coordinator, and Disability Services team members. This position requires prior direction and approval from the Nursing Services Coordinator, Assistant Director, or Executive Director before proceeding with an assignment. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: conducting comprehensive assessments, completing documentation, conducting education and training, and clear communication. The Home Care Nurse will work closely with and report to the Nursing Services Coordinator. This position requires travel to service participants’ homes and/or day programs.

Position Details:

Monthly assessments
Flexible schedule
Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities (I/DD)
Reports to: Nursing Services Coordinator 
Location: Atlanta/Northeast/East
Travel to client homes and/or day programs for assessments
Hourly: $38 – meetings and training
Pay per visit: $70/$80

Responsibilities:

Conduct comprehensive in-person assessment of clients’ physical, mental, and psychosocial needs
Provides person-centered education to individuals and Host Home Providers as required
Provide in-person training to Host Home Providers as required
Document in Electronic Health Record system, if directed
Travel to clients’ homes and/or day programs to conduct assessments
Qualifications:  

Valid and current RN license or greater clinical license
Valid and current Georgia driver’s license in good standing; current auto insurance
2 years’ experience; 3-5 years working with individuals with I/DD preferred
Comprehensive nursing assessment experience, problem identification and care plan development
Screening for developmental issues, depression, and other psychological conditions
Ability to communicate with all persons in an effective, respectful, culturally competent, and professional manner
Current or able to obtain BLS/First Aid Certification
Current or able to obtain CPI Certification
Knowledge of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) rules and regulations - preferred
Knowledge of Person-Centered Planning and Thinking - preferred

The PRN Home Care Nurse/RN role detailed in this description is not a comprehensive list of all duties that may be requested for the successful completion of this role and may garner some circumstantial duties deemed critical to meeting performance goals.

Physical Demands:

Regularly required to talk and hear. Required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools and controls: and reach with hands and arms. Required to operate personal vehicle.

Employees frequently lift and or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Inspiritus Supports a Diverse and Inclusive Culture:

Inspiritus is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. Inspiritus does not discriminate in employment on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. Inspiritus complies with Executive Order 11246, as amended, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Inspiritus Department of Human Resources, 731 Peachtree St NE, Suite B Atlanta, GA 30308.