Registered Nurse

Easterseals PORT Health; Elizabeth City (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Life and disability insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and

PSLF qualifying employer

Job summary

Easterseals PORT Health in North Carolina seeks a compassionate Registered Nurse to join the ICD RN team. The RN provides supervision, training, and home health services to medically fragile consumers, with travel to Elizabeth City, Greenville, and Rocky Mount.

Under supervision of the ICD Program Manager, the RN assesses needs, develops plans, conducts supervisory visits, and trains providers in Medication Administration, Infectious Disease, Seizure Management, and related courses.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Registered Nurse with active license.
• Two years of RN experience, home health preferred.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people including staff and participants.
• Effective communication with staff and participants to ensure safety and health.
• Professionalism, enthusiasm and a cooperative approach.

Responsibilities

• Completes initial assessment of the consumer’s personal care needs and plans care.
• Develops a care plan based on assessment findings.
• Conducts monthly home visits and supervises direct service providers.
• Monitors and trains providers delivering personal care or medically fragile services.

Skills

RN license

Home health experience

Patient communication

Safety compliance

Professionalism & empathy

Education

RN license

Job description

At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), our mission is rooted in empowering individuals and strengthening communities. We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our Individual and Community Supports team. The position does require travel to support teams in different areas in Elizabeth City, Greenville and Rocky Mount.

This isn’t just a job — you will be influencing change and shaping futures as a leader in our shared mission of helping people reach their full potential.

Your Role in Our Mission

Under the supervision of the Individual and Community Supports Program Manager, the ICD Registered Nurse (RN) provides clinical supervision and training to direct service providers providing services to medically fragile consumers. The ICD RN assesses the consumer’s needs relative to these services. The ICD RN is also responsible for conducting supervisory visits, completing direct service provider skills verification, and providing Medication Administration training, Infectious Disease training, Seizure Management and any other courses as qualified.

• Completes initial assessment of the consumer’s personal care needs.
• Develops a plan of care based upon the assessment of the consumer.
• Conducts a home visit monthly and as needed to assess and re-evaluate the consumer need, modifies the plan of care and conducts the direct service provider supervisory visit.
• Monitors and trains direct service providers providing personal care services or services to medically fragile consumers.

Why Join Us?

As a part of our mission, we help our team members embrace their potential, build resilience, and thrive! You will benefit from ongoing professional growth and development as you work alongside leaders of clinical excellence in mental health and substance use services that care about your success.

• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Life and Disability Insurance (company paid)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program and legal services support
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer

What We’re Looking For

• Must be a licensed Registered Nurse or any medical staff considered equivalent or higher
• Two years of experience as an RN with home health care experience preferred
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people while demonstrating respect and consideration for all individuals including staff and participants
• Ability to communicate effectively and positively with staff members and participants in order to provide a safe and healthy environment
• Ability to enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency policies and procedures
• Professionalism, enthusiasm, creativity and a sense of humor

**Voted Raleigh’s Best Nonprofit Organization and Raleigh’s Best Mental Health Services two years in a row!**

About Easterseals PORT Health

Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy and compassionate partner, providing exceptional services in disability, mental health, and substance use to help our neighbors live their best lives. Purpose, dedication, and empathy drive our in-person and telehealth service delivery. Our 2,600-member team provides more than 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults, and families in 11,000 home, facility, and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.

Easterseals PORT Health is an Inclusive Culture, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning and Growing (IDEAL) organization.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!

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