Registered Nurse - Albany

PRIMECARE HOME CARE SERVICES INC; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Primecare Home Care Services, LLC is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to provide clinical oversight and coordination for clients receiving home-based services in Georgia. The RN will perform initial assessments, develop individualized care plans, supervise LPNs and caregivers, and support care continuity across the patient team.

The role includes managing Plans of Treatment, coordinating visits, and ensuring documentation compliance with Medicaid and HIPAA.

Qualifications

• Current, active RN license to practice in Georgia.
• Current BLS certification.
• Ability to assess medically fragile and complex-care clients.
• Ability to complete comprehensive client assessments and maintain Plans of Care.
• Ability to supervise LPNs, caregivers, clients, and families.
• Knowledge of home and community-based service programs.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Current TB screening.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial assessments and reassessments and maintain Plans of Care.
• Provide clinical supervision and guidance to LPNs and caregivers.
• Coordinate supervisory and IDT visit schedules with the team.
• Conduct supervisory visits for skilled clients and follow-up visits.
• Review and sign off on clinical documentation to ensure alignment with the Plan of Care.
• Manage physician Plans of Treatment and clinical orders.
• Monitor changes in condition and coordinate clinical interventions.
• Communicate with physicians, case managers, families, LPNs, and operational teams.
• Educate clients and caregivers about diagnoses, medications, and safety.
• Ensure compliance with Medicaid, HIPAA, and agency requirements.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Care coordination

Education to team

Communication with providers

In-field nursing support

Education

RN license in Georgia

Job description

ABOUT FLOURNOY HEALTH SYSTEMS:Primecare Home Care Services, LLC. (PHCS), powered by Flournoy Health Systems, LLC (FHS), is a people-first home care organization dedicated to helping individuals live safely, comfortably, and independently in their own homes. We provide personalized, compassionate care to seniors, individuals living with chronic conditions, and those requiring in-home support, building trusted relationships with the individuals, families, and communities we serve.PHCS is supported by the leadership, infrastructure, and resources of FHS, a healthcare management organization focused on strengthening the organizations that serve individuals in their homes and communities. FHS is also home to other healthcare and affiliated businesses, including Primecare Hospice & Palliative, Inc. and Primecare Real Estate, LLC.Together, PHCSand FHS are committed to the highest standards of excellence, compassion, integrity, and compliance in everything we do.Position SummaryThe Registered Nurse (RN) provides clinical oversight and coordination of care for clients receiving home and community-based services within their assigned area. The RN is responsible for completing initial assessments and reassessments, developing individualized care plans, overseeing clinical documentation and compliance, managing physician plans of treatment, and supporting the clinical needs of clients and caregivers.Operating within the area-based pod model, the RN serves as a clinical resource to LPNs, PRN nurses, caregivers, and operational teams, providing guidance, collaboration, and escalation support as needed. While the role primarily focuses on clinical oversight, care coordination, and administrative responsibilities, the RN maintains flexibility to provide field-based services and coverage when operationally necessary to ensure continuity of care and compliance with regulatory requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesComplete initial assessments and reassessments and maintain individualized Plans of Care for clients receiving SFC, Personal Support Services, GAPP, and other applicable services.Provide clinical supervision and guidance to LPNs and caregivers, including completion and validation of required caregiver skills competencies.Coordinate with the assigned operational team to establish and maintain supervisory and IDT visit schedules and ensure required visits are completed timely.Conduct required supervisory visits for skilled clients and additional complaint, follow-up, or unannounced visits when clinically appropriate.Review and sign off on clinical and care-delivery documentation to ensure services and tasks align with the established Plan of Care.Manage physician Plans of Treatment (POT), including obtaining, reviewing, updating, and coordinating required clinical orders and documentation.Monitor complex medical conditions, identify changes in condition, safety concerns, and unmet care needs, and coordinate appropriate clinical interventions.Communicate with physicians, case managers, families, LPNs, caregivers,operational teams and other providers to support continuity and coordination of care.Provide client and caregiver education regarding diagnoses, disease processes, medications, treatments, safety, and care needs.Ensure clinical services and documentation comply with applicable Medicaid, program, regulatory, HIPAA, and agency requirements.Provide direct, in-field nursing support and coverage as needed to address staffing shortages, maintain continuity of care, and meet client service needs, consistent with licensure, clinical competencies, and the established Plan of Care.Qualifications:Current, active, and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license to practice in the State of Georgia.Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.Demonstrated clinical competency in assessing and caring for medically fragile and/or complex-care individuals.Ability to complete comprehensive client assessments, identify changes in condition, and develop and maintain individualized Plans of Care.Ability to provide clinical supervision, direction, and education to LPNs, caregivers, clients, and families.Working knowledge of applicable home and community-based service programs, including SFC, Personal Support Services, GAPP, and other assigned programs.Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and automobile insurance meeting applicable state and company requirements.Current TB screening.