Home Care RN- PRN in Durham

At Croasdaile Village, we value and recognize the importance of supporting, training and retraining our staff. Our mission of providing excellent services leading to an abundant life is an important goal of our Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC).

Croasdaile Village provides competitive salaries, educational opportunities and a comprehensive benefit package. We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Many roles in the community may require that we ask about your vaccination status. This could include MMR, chicken pox, hepatitis, flu, and COVID-19 vaccine status. Please note, all employees are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or submit a COVID-19 Vaccination Declination as a condition of employment.

The RN plans, organizes and directs home care services and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities.

Our Need:

• (One) PRN Position Available - Day Shift Hours, weekend availability and some weekdays if needed. Also On Call status.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).
• Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs.
• Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.
• Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
• Develops a care plan, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.
• Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician. Provides direct patient care as defined in the State Nurse Practice Act.
• Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
• Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care.
• Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements prior to discharge of the patient.
• Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.

Communication

• Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician when necessary and at least every 60 days.
• Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports any changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physician’s orders as required.
• Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.

Additional Duties

• Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.
• Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.
• Instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care provided every two (2) weeks.

Hospitality Promises

• You will be expected to greet all warmly, by name and with a smile.
• You will be expected to treat everyone with courteous respect.
• You will strive to anticipate our resident’s needs and act accordingly.
• You will listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.
• You will hold yourself and others accountable.
• You will make our residents feel important.
• You will embrace and value everyone’s differences.
• You will ask “Is there anything else I can do for you?”
• You will maintain a high level of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.
• You will pay attention to details.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. One (1) to two (2) years of recent experience in a healthcare setting.
• Current licensure in state, CPR certification and valid drivers license.
• Bachelor’s or Associates degree in Nursing, with one (1) year of home health care experience preferred.
• Responsible for supervising home health aides.
• Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.
• Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.
• Licensed driver with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements.

Some highlights of our COMPREHENSIVE Benefit Package for qualifying full-time and part-time Team Members may include:

• 128+ hours of annual Paid Time Off PLUS Holiday Pay and PTO Sellback/Cash-in
• Choices of affordable and comprehensive Health Insurance options for Employee, Child, Family and/or Spouse
• Dental Plan
• Prescription Drugs Plan
• Vision Plan
• 403b Plan (retirement plan with employer matching program)
• Group Term Life/AD&D
• Long Term Disability
• PTO and Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Account
• Short-Term Disability Insurance, Cancer, Critical Illness and Whole Life Insurance
• Wellness Plan that is attached to the medical benefits
• Employee Assistance Program and Work-Life Services
• Reduced fees for onsite Massage Therapist and Chiropractor
• Payroll Deduction for Meals (onsite dining room)
• Access to resident pool, fitness center and scenic walking trails