FirstLight Home Care of Guilford and of Jacksonville, NC
Registered Nurse Manager(RN)
Full Time • Jacksonville
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Benefits:
- Exceptional support team
- Fun, supportive, and safe working environment
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
At FirstLight Home Care, we provide both companion care and personal care to support our clients in the comfort of their own homes. Our mission is to deliver compassionate, dependable home care that gives families peace of mind—knowing their loved ones are receiving the assistance they need to live safely, independently, and with the quality of life they deserve.
Job Summary:
The RN Manager is responsible for conducting initial client assessments, developing comprehensive Service and Care Plans, and performing regular supervisory visits in clients’ homes. In addition to overseeing all aspects of client care and caregiver management, this role also includes conducting skills assessments for new caregiver orientees to ensure competency and readiness for client assignments.
Registered Nurse Manager responsibilities include:
- Oversees client services and ensures client needs are met
- Responsible for annual evaluations, competencies, state regulations, and accreditation compliance
- Provides and coordinates services in accordance with the Service Plan/Care Plan
- Makes the initial evaluation visit and regularly reevaluates the client’s needs.
- Initiates the Service Plan/Care Plan and necessary revisions.
- Provides documentation of client assessments, Care Plan, supervisory visits, caregiver and client education, and training.
- Informs personnel of changes in the condition and needs of the client.
- Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.
- Observes, records, and documents signs and symptoms and reports to the, administrator, treatments, including changes in the Client's physical or emotional condition. Also manage limited skilled nursing services, when applicable.
- Communicates and counsels the client and family/significant others regarding their service needs and other related problems of the client at home.
- Participates in the quality assurance reviews and evaluations of the agency’s services
- Rotates on-call duty, nights, weekends, and holidays
- Supervises caregivers
- Assists the client in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
- Assists with other activities, as assigned.
The ideal candidate:
- Graduate of a state-approved school of nursing and currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.
- A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in-home care experience is required.
- Minimum of one (1) year supervisory experience preferred.
- Proficient skills in Microsoft Office and or Google Suite and scheduling software required
- Must possess and demonstrate excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills as well as a positive and professional image
- Maintain current state Registered Nurse (RN) licensure
- Must maintain current driver’s license and auto insurance
- Ability to read and understand short instructions, correspondence, and memos
- Ability to effectively communicate through written and verbal language
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
- Demonstrated ability in or application of organizational/communication skills
- Ability to evaluate situations and make complex decisions using critical thinking and reasoning.
- Ability to deal effectively with high levels of stress.
- Be a team player
Your Schedule:
- Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Benefits:
- Competitive Pay
- Bi-Weekly Pay
- TapCheck (Daily Direct Deposit) if desired
- Medical & Dental Insurance (Employer pays 50% w/ Payroll Deduction, Elective, Active After 90 Days)
- Paid Time Off (after 90 days)
- Paid Mileage
Compensation: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Becoming a Caregiver
Professional caregivers go by many names: homemakers, home care aides, home health aides, certified nursing assistants, personal care assistants, direct care workers. No matter the name, what they all have in common is a calling to care for people in the comfort of their own homes.
As our population ages, the demand for caregivers is growing every day! Is this career right for you?
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a local franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this local office. All inquiries about employment at this location should be made directly to the franchisee, and not to the FirstLight Home Care Support Center.
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Flexible work schedule
In 2014, there were nearly 1.8 million caregivers working in the U.S., with the potential to create 500,000 more jobs by 2024. (Source: Value of Home Care Report)
Being part of the family
Over the last five years, the home care industry has grown by more than 50%, and is projected to increase as demand grows. (Source: Value of Home Care Report)
Career advancement in a growing field
Job growth for caregivers is projected to increase by 26% through 2024, compared to just 6.5% on average for all occupations. (Source: Value of Home Care Report)
Opportunity to help seniors and people with disabilities stay at home
In a recent survey of more than 72,000 caregivers, the overall job satisfaction rating was 9.03 out of 10 – higher than previous years. (Source: Home Care Pulse)