Registered Nurse (Private Home Care)

Job Description

Job Description

About Senior Helpers of Gwinnett & DeKalb:

We are an independently owned and operated franchisee of SH Franchising, LLC dba Senior Helpers®. Senior Helpers® has been the nation’s premier franchisor of in-home senior care franchisees since 2005, with locations across the country. Our services range from specialized care for those with chronic diseases to companion services for seniors looking for assistance with daily activities. Our mission is to provide compassionate care and improve the quality of life for our clients, their families, and our employees.

We believe the best care comes from strong, trusted relationships, and we value collaboration with partners who share our commitment to dignity, respect, and compassion. We would welcome the opportunity to work with you and build a meaningful partnership that makes a positive difference in the lives of the seniors we serve!

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local laws.

Are you a Registered Nurse who’s comfortable coordinating client care in the field? We’re looking for a motivated, compassionate professional to join our team!

This role is part-time in our office based in Tucker, GA, and will require frequent travel to client homes for assessments (clients based in Tucker, Lilburn, Snellville, Stone Mountain, and the surrounding areas).

Part-Time: $25-30/hour; based on applicable skills & experience

Benefits: Upon the 1st of the month following 30 days of continuous employment, you will be eligible to enroll in our group benefit plans, including Health, Vision, and Dental.

Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with medical limitations or disabilities to perform the Essential Responsibilities.

RN & CARE CONSULTANT RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:

• Conduct all in-home nursing assessments & develop care plan for the client.
• Travel to clients' homes and complete all documentation for nursing assessments.
• Evaluate clients as necessary to ensure client needs are consistent with the care plan.
• Coordinate with management on implementing and revising operational procedures related to quality client care.
• Document any client complaints concerning a caregiver and review complaints with the management team.
• Coach all staff in proper safety procedures and consistently reinforce procedures.

• Minimum of one year in an office setting
• Must be a Registered Nurse in the State of GA for at least two years and hold an unencumbered license
• Minimum two years of community health, public health or home care experience, two to four years preferred
• One-year experience in geriatric care, preferred
• Current TB Test
• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation
• Ability to communicate pleasantly and effectively with clients and internal staff.
• Experience with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures
• Team player, excellent verbal and written communication skills, adaptable in different situations, possesses excellent client interaction skills
• Ability to supervise, guide and develop skills and performance of service personnel
• Ability to exercise independent judgement
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet, and Outlook with the ability to learn other software programs quickly, and other relevant forms of technology, including the use of phone systems and email

PHYSICAL DEMANDS (including, but not limited to):

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with medical limitations or disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Moving, lifting or transferring of patients may involve lifting of up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to reach forward and exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry patients.
• Ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles over time without fatigue.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to talk, hear, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, stretch, twist, sit, and reach.
• Fine motor skills to handle or feel and visual acuity including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to operate office equipment such as a computer, phone, etc.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

Senior Helpers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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