Job Title : Registered Nurse (Home Care)
FLSA Status : Exempt
Sign-On Bonus : $3,000; no relocation package is currently offered
Location : Home Office is Senior TLC Center - Hickory, NC; supporting their client population
Position Summary : As a Registered Nurse (Home Care), you'll be at the heart of compassionate, high-quality care, delivered directly in patients' homes. You'll assess health conditions, create and manage personalized care plans, and monitor progress to support optimal outcomes. This role involves close collaboration with physicians, therapists, and social workers to ensure holistic, coordinated care. You'll also educate patients and families on managing health conditions and provide emotional support during challenging times, helping individuals maintain independence and improve their quality of life in a familiar setting.
Key Responsibilities :
- Perform comprehensive in-home assessments of patients' physical and mental health
- Develop, implement, and revise individualized nursing care plans based on patient needs and physician directives
- Administer prescribed medications, treatments, and therapies while adhering to safety protocols
- Monitor patient progress and document clinical observations accurately and promptly
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams and family members to coordinate care
- Educate patients and caregivers on disease management, medication use, and health maintenance
- Respond swiftly to changes in patient condition and escalate concerns appropriately
- Ensure compliance with agency policies, healthcare regulations, and infection control standards
Skills and Competencies :
Strong clinical assessment and care planning skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal abilitiesEffective conflict resolution and teamwork capabilitiesAbility to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary teamFamiliarity with geriatric care and home health servicesCompetency in managing medical equipment and supply logisticsProficient in documentation and care coordination systemsMinimum Qualifications :
Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North CarolinaAt least 2 years of clinical nursing experience (home health or community nursing preferred)Basic Life Support (BLS) certificationStrong understanding of nursing principles, patient care standards, and healthcare regulationsAbility to conduct physical assessments and independently develop care plansPreferred Qualifications :
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)Experience in home care or hospice settingsCertification in Home Health Nursing (CHHN) or equivalent specialtyAdvanced certifications such as ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) and telehealth platformsHealth Requirements :
Must be medically cleared for communicable diseases and up-to-date on immunizationsMust be able to provide care to adult and geriatric populations