Under the supervision and guidance of the Director of Homecare and the President, the RN conducts in-home needs assessments of elderly and/or disabled adult with multiple problems; works in conjunction with the Case Manager to determine the appropriate services for the beneficiary.

Essential Duties:

• Conduct a Comprehensive Assessment to determine need for services;
• Conduct Continued Needs Assessment (CNR) every 12 consecutive months on or by the third week, to continue the need for services provided;
• Assesses and evaluate the effectiveness and makes recommendations for Plan of Care changes;
• Update information in the development of departmental policies, procedures, goals and objectives;
• Coordinates program services with other inter- and intra-agency service resources;
• Assist with in house team to monitors the status of program service delivery to ensure compliance with established goals, procedures, policies and internal requirements;
• Prepares required program, funding source and agency reports;
• Demonstrate safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs;
• Maintain confidentiality of all data, including beneficiary and operations data;
• Knowledgeable of beneficiary’s rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all beneficiaries in a safe, secure environment;
• Adhere to all policies and procedures as defined by Resources for Seniors;
• Maintain confidentiality at all times according to agency’s policy and procedures and HIPAA requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• The fundamental knowledge of the methods and principles of program development, administration and supervision; of accepted practices, principles and techniques in the field of human services and the applicable program concentration and of interviewing and assessment techniques;
• Ability to develop positive working relationships with staff, beneficiaries and other members of the community; to coordinate staff roles in delivery of services; to meet deadlines, arrange priorities and coordinate daily work activities, and to develop, maintain, and utilize accurate records;
• Knowledge of the framework, function, and organization of a home care program and administration and supervision;
• Working knowledge of the principles and practice of nursing according to nursing practice act, agencies policies and procedures, and reimbursement guidelines;
• The ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
• ” Efficient in Microsoft Office products.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current RN licensure in state of practice, successful completion of a nursing education from an approved school of nursing with two years of clinical nursing experience and at least one year of homecare nursing experience preferred;
• 12 hours of continuing education annually;
• CPR certification;
• Clean driving record with valid driver license and/or have access to reliable transportation.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee, with or without reasonable accommodations, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, verbally communicate or hear;
• The employee is occasionally required to walk, stand and reach with arms;
• The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.

Work Environment:

The RN will conduct home or facility assessments as required or phone interviews as need indicates. The interview will be conducted with the beneficiary, caregivers, and/or facility staff. Office hours may be required in order to complete reports, assessments, paperwork, and/or staff meetings/team reviews. Scrubs or dress in accordance with the Resource’s for Seniors dress code is appropriate. Minimal physical contact with the beneficiary occurs during an assessment.

This position is a full-time, benefits-eligible, exempt position. Salary is dependent on experience. This position has working hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Qualified applicants should submit their updated resume along with a cover letter and salary requirements to Human Resources by email at reception@rfsnc.org, fax to 919-872-6683, or mail to Resources for Seniors, Inc. 1110 Navaho Dr. Suite 400, Raleigh, NC 27609. RFS is an E.O.E. M/F/D/V