About the role
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Location
* Athens, GA * Client homes within assigned service areas
Job Type
PRN / As Needed
Position Summary
The PRN Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for completing required in-home supervisory visits for clients receiving home care services. This role is designed as a flexible, visit-based PRN position, allowing nurses to pick up supervisory visits based on availability and preference.
The PRN LPN/RN focuses solely on the completion of supervisory visits and required documentation to support regulatory compliance, quality of care, and client safety. This role works independently with minimal supervision from clinical leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Supervisory & Clinical Responsibilities
* Conduct required supervisory visits in clients’ homes in accordance with state, Medicaid, and agency requirements * Observe and evaluate caregiver performance and service delivery during supervisory visits * Assess client condition and identify any changes or concerns impacting care * Ensure services are being delivered in accordance with the approved plan of care * Communicate visit findings, concerns, or recommendations to clinical leadership as required
Documentation & Compliance
* Complete all supervisory visit documentation accurately and timely in the agency’s designated system * Ensure documentation meets regulatory, Medicaid, and agency standards * Identify and report any compliance concerns, safety risks, or care delivery issues * Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times
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Schedule & Compensation
* PRN, visit-based position * Nurses may pick up and complete as many visits as their availability allows * Ability to choose which visits to accept * Paid weekly * Compensation is issued for completed and approved visits only * No hourly wage or guaranteed number of visits
Qualifications
Licensure & Certifications
* Active, unencumbered RN license in the State of Georgia * Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification * Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation * Current TB screening
Experience
* Home care or home health nursing experience preferred * Supervisory visit experience preferred * Familiarity with Medicaid and state home care regulations preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
COMMUNICATION
* Strong written and verbal communication skills * Ability to clearly document and communicate clinical observations * Ability to provide professional feedback related to care delivery
PROFESSIONAL & ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision * Strong assessment and clinical judgment skills * Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented * Ability to manage assigned visits efficiently and timely
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General Job Performance Expectations
* Completes assigned supervisory visits accurately and on time * Adheres to all agency policies, procedures, and ethical standards * Maintains compliance-focused clinical practices * Demonstrates professionalism, accountability, and discretion * Maintains confidentiality of patient and organizational information
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Physical Demands
* Ability to travel to and enter client homes * Frequent standing, walking, and use of hands * Occasional bending, kneeling, or crouching * Ability to lift up to 30 pounds using proper body mechanics * Frequent use of electronic documentation systems
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Work Environment
* In-home client settings * Variable environments based on client location * May require adherence to strict regulatory documentation timelines