Part-Time / PRN Registered Nurse - Home Care Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Part-Time / PRN Registered Nurse – Home Care Nurse

Company: Senior Helpers of Chatham County
Location: Savannah, GA and surrounding service areas (Chatham County)
Position Type: Part-Time / PRN
Schedule: Flexible, as needed, based on client admissions, reassessments, supervisory visits, caregiver oversight, and agency needs
Reports To: Owner/Administrator / Agency Director

Position Overview

Senior Helpers of Chatham County is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and detail-oriented Registered Nurse (RN) to support our private home care operations on a part-time / PRN basis.

This position is ideal for an RN who enjoys working with older adults, supporting caregivers, and helping clients remain safe and independent in their homes. The RN will assist with client assessments, service plan development, supervisory visits, caregiver guidance, documentation review, and oversight of personal care services in accordance with Georgia Private Home Care Provider rules and Senior Helpers policies and procedures.

Senior Helpers of Chatham County provides non-medical private home care services, including companion/sitter services and personal care assistance. This RN position is primarily a supervisory, assessment, and care coordination role and is not a traditional skilled home health nursing position.

Key Responsibilities

The Part-Time / PRN RN may be responsible for the following duties:

• Complete initial nursing assessments for clients who require personal care assistance with activities of daily living.
• Assist in developing, reviewing, and updating individualized client service plans/care plans.
• Evaluate client needs, home safety concerns, functional limitations, personal care needs, and caregiver support needs.
• Conduct required supervisory home visits for clients receiving personal care services.
• Assess the client’s general condition, progress, satisfaction with services, and whether the current level of care remains appropriate.
• Provide oversight and direction to caregivers, CNAs, and PCAs assigned to personal care clients.
• Observe caregiver performance and document competency when required.
• Provide caregiver coaching, education, and feedback related to personal care tasks, infection control, safety, documentation, and client-specific needs.
• Review caregiver documentation, service notes, and reported changes in client condition.
• Communicate client changes, concerns, incidents, or service issues to agency leadership promptly.
• Assist with client reassessments when there is a change in condition, change in services, complaint, incident, hospitalization, or other identified need.
• Support compliance with Georgia Private Home Care Provider rules, agency policies, service agreements, and documentation standards.
• Assist with training and orientation of caregiving staff as needed.
• Help ensure that personal care services are delivered safely, respectfully, and in accordance with the client’s approved service plan.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and professional documentation in the client record.
• Serve as a clinical resource to office staff and caregivers regarding non-medical home care limitations, client safety, and appropriate escalation of concerns.
• Participate in quality assurance activities as requested.

Required Qualifications

• Current, active Registered Nurse license in the State of Georgia.
• RN license must be in good standing.
• Prior experience with older adults, home care, home health, hospice, assisted living, long-term care, rehabilitation, or geriatric care preferred.
• Strong assessment, documentation, communication, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to work independently in the field while maintaining clear communication with office leadership.
• Professional, dependable, compassionate, and client-focused.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and agency privacy standards.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance.
• Ability to travel to client homes throughout the agency service area.
• Must successfully complete all required background checks and onboarding requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising CNAs, PCAs, caregivers, or direct care staff.
• Experience completing home care assessments or service plans.
• Knowledge of Georgia Private Home Care Provider rules and regulations.
• Experience with dementia care, fall risk, ADL support, caregiver training, and aging-in-place services.
• Familiarity with electronic documentation or home care scheduling/documentation systems.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal RN for this role is professional, organized, and comfortable working in a non-medical private home care environment. This person understands the importance of caregiver supervision, accurate documentation, client safety, and regulatory compliance. The RN must be able to communicate clearly with clients, families, caregivers, and office staff while maintaining a warm and supportive approach.

Work Environment

This position includes office coordination and field visits to client homes. The RN may visit clients in private residences, independent living communities, assisted living settings, or other home-like environments. Scheduling is based on client needs, required supervisory visits, new client assessments, and agency priorities.

Important Scope of Practice Notice

Senior Helpers of Chatham County is a private home care provider. The RN role supports assessments, supervision, service planning, caregiver oversight, and compliance. The agency does not provide skilled home health services unless separately licensed and authorized to do so. Caregivers are not permitted to provide skilled nursing services or medical advice.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume and brief statement of interest. Please include your availability, relevant home care or geriatric care experience, and current Georgia RN license status.

Senior Helpers of Chatham County is an equal opportunity employer and values compassionate professionals who are committed to helping seniors remain safe, supported, and independent at home.