Home Care Nurse (PRN Metro Atlanta East)
Atlanta, Georgia
RN · Home Health · Developmental Disabilities
Posted Jul 16
- Unit
- Home Health
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Per Diem
- Setting
- Home Health
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- $6/hr below the median
The median for Home Health in Georgia is $44/hr, across 19 postings.
About this role
The PRN Home Care Nurse is a practice-based Registered Nurse (RN) who directly supports Inspiritus' highest risk clients who are authorized to receive nursing services. In collaboration with other members of the clinical service team, the Home Care Nurse is responsible for completing in-person comprehensive assessments for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD). Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive assessments, completing documentation, conducting education and training, and clear communication.
The PRN Home Care Nurse will work closely with and report to the Nursing Services Coordinator. This position requires travel to service participants' homes and/or day programs.
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Requirements
- RN
- Valid and current RN license or greater clinical license
- Valid and current Georgia driver's license in good standing
- Current auto insurance
- 2 years' experience
- 3-5 years working with individuals with I/DD preferred
- Comprehensive nursing assessment experience, problem identification and care plan development
- Screening for developmental issues, depression, and other psychological conditions
- Current or able to obtain BLS/First Aid Certification
Place
- City
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Median rent
- $1,711/mo
- Local household income
- $85,652/yr
- Metro price level
- about the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Atlanta area index 100.1, where 100 is the national average.
Atlanta blends Southern hospitality with big-city energy, offering nurses a dynamic place to land. From the tree-lined streets of Buckhead to the vibrant pulse of Midtown, Georgia's capital delivers major hospital networks, diverse cuisine, and professional sports. Mild winters and a booming healthcare sector make it a compelling relocation choice.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Inspiritus Inc, formerly known as Lutheran Services of Georgia, is a nonprofit community services organization headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia (ZIP 30308). The organization's mission centers on guiding individuals and families from surviving to thriving, with a focus on empowering those…
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