PRN Home Care Registered Nurse (RN)

Interim HealthCare of Northwest Georgia•Rome, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Interim HealthCare is hiring a PRN Home Care Registered Nurse to provide patient-centered, home-based care in Floyd County, Georgia. The RN cares for patients with illnesses, injuries, and chronic diseases, often following discharge from a hospital, rehabilitation center, or nursing facility. The role includes working with physicians and overseeing LPNs, CNAs, and aides involved in patient care. The nurse examines patients, completes assessments, documents progress, and reports changes to physicians. The RN also educates patients and family members about care plans, medications, therapy, diet, exercise, and home safety, and coordinates discharge from services once care goals are met. The role offers 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratios, flexible assignments, autonomy, work-life balance, and online training with opportunities to earn CEUs.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Active RN license in Georgia.
At least 1 year of nursing experience; home healthcare experience is preferred.
CPR certification.
Current TB screening within the past 12 months.
Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations.
Clinical proficiency in a nursing specialty, strong communication skills, and compassion.

Nice To Haves

Home healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

Provide home-based care to patients with illnesses, injuries, and chronic diseases, often after discharge from a hospital, rehabilitation center, or nursing facility.
Work with a team of physicians and oversee LPNs, CNAs, and aides providing patient care.
Examine patients, perform assessments, document progress, and report changes to physicians.
Educate patients on their plan of care, prescribed medication, therapy, diet, and exercise.
Coach family members on the patient’s plan of care, medication, and home safety.
Ensure goals are met and coordinate discharge from services.