RN - Home Care Nurse; Atlanta​/South

RN - Home Care Nurse (Atlanta/South)

Job Location:

Atlanta, GA 30308
Job Category:
Nonprofit – Social Services

The Home Care Nurse is a practice‑based Registered Nurse (RN) who directly supports Inspiritus clients 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).

Responsibilities (in collaboration with Host Home Providers, Nursing Services Coordinator, and Disability Services team members) include:

• Conduct comprehensive in‑person assessment of clients’ physical, mental, and psychosocial needs
• Provide 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

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

• 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.

• 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: 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.