In-Home Registered Nurse RN

In-Home
Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Type: PRN/Contract - Field Based

Service Area: Sumter, Lee, Terrell, Crisp,

Reports To: Director of Nursing/Clinical Supervisor

National Home Care Corporation is seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse to conduct in-home assessments for medically fragile children.

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments in the child's home.
• Review diagnoses, medical history, medications, physician orders, hospital records and supporting clinical documentation.
• Evaluate the child's current condition and need for skilled nursing or personal-care services.
• Assess respiratory, neurological, gastrointestinal, nutritional, mobility, behavioral and other relevant clinical needs.
• Evaluate medical equipment and treatments, including feeding tubes, tracheostomies, ventilators, oxygen, suctioning, seizure precautions and medication administration, when applicable.
• Identify safety risks within the home and recommend appropriate interventions.
• Interview parents or caregivers regarding the child's daily care, routines, limitations and level of assistance required.
• Evaluate caregiver availability, knowledge and ability to safely participate in the child's care.
• Develop or assist with an individualized plan of care based on the assessment, physician orders and medical necessity.
• Complete assessment forms, nursing notes, medication profiles and other required documentation accurately and within established deadlines.
• Communicate with physicians, families, hospitals, therapists, schools, case managers and agency staff as needed.
• Clarify incomplete or conflicting medical information before submitting the assessment.
• Notify the clinical supervisor of significant changes in condition, safety concerns or suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA
• Perform other nursing and documentation duties related to the assessment process.

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in Georgia or active multistate nursing privilege authorizing practice in Georgia.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• At least one year of professional nursing experience.
• Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license and automobile insurance.
• Ability to travel to patients' homes within the assigned service area.
• Ability to complete documentation electronically and meet required deadlines.
• Ability to successfully complete all required background checks, screenings and credentialing.

• Pediatric nursing experience.
• Home-health, private-duty nursing, complex-care or utilization-review experience.
• Experience caring for medically fragile children.
• Experience assessing children with tracheostomies, ventilators, feeding tubes, seizures or other complex medical needs.
• Experience developing pediatric plans of care.
• Knowledge of medical-necessity documentation.

• Comprehensive pediatric assessment
• Critical thinking and sound clinical judgment
• Detailed and objective documentation
• Care planning and case coordination
• Professional communication
• Time management and independent scheduling
• Family-centered and culturally responsive care
• Confidentiality and regulatory compliance

• Regular travel to private residences throughout the assigned territory.
• Ability to enter homes with varying layouts and accessibility.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend and use electronic documentation equipment.
• Ability to observe the child, medical equipment and home environment thoroughly.
• Reasonable accommodations may be provided in accordance with applicable law.

This is a field-based position with scheduling determined by assessment demand and family availability. Some travel and occasional evening and weekend availability may be required.