RN- Home Health (PRN)

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Inc. in Albany, GA seeks an experienced RN to provide professional nursing care in patients' homes on an intermittent, PRN basis.

You will assess patients, develop and implement care plans, and evaluate outcomes to uphold the hospital’s high standards. The role requires valid Georgia RN license and BLS, 1-2 years Med-Surg or home care experience, and the ability to travel to patients' homes.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing from a state-accredited school is required.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing is preferred.
• Valid Georgia RN license with current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and determine care needs.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate the plan of care.
• Document care and communicate with the care team.
• Coordinate with other health professionals to meet patient needs.
• Travel to patient homes to deliver care as needed.

Skills

RN

Patient Care

Home Health

Documentation

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) - Preferred

Job description

Job Number: 35470 Location: Phoebe Home Health Street Address: 810 14th Ave City, State: Albany, Georgia Zip Code: 31701 Department: PPMH PHOEBE HOME HEALTH Shift: Variable Job Type: PRN/Per Diem Posted Date: 2026-11-03

Job Description Summary

Provides professional nursing care for assigned patients according to established standards and practices on an intermittent basis in the home. Duties include assessment of patients, developing plan of care, implementing the plan of care and evaluating plan of care. Position requires a high quality of care in order to meet the Hospital's core mission.

Job Summary

Provides professional nursing care for assigned patients according to established standards and practices on an intermittent basis in the home. Duties include assessment of patients, developing plan of care, implementing the plan of care and evaluating plan of care. Position requires a high quality of care in order to meet the Hospital's core mission.

Qualifications

• 2 year / Associate Degree in Nursing from a state-accredited school (Required)
• 4 year / Bachelor's Degree in from a state accredited School of Professional Nursing (Preferred)

Work Experience

• 1 - 2 years General Medical Surgical Nursing Experience (Required)
• 1 - 2 years Hospice or Home Care Experience (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) with current Georgia license, Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver's License, reliable transportation, and current automobile liability insurance for travel to the patient's home.
• Must furnish a report of Motor Vehicle Records for the past three (3) years.

Essential Functions

Assessment and Diagnosis

• Collects data in a systematic and ongoing process
• Issues are identified and diagnoses are developed based on assessment data.
• Prioritizes data collection based on the patient's condition and needs.
• Identifies expected outcomes and plan based on diagnoses or issues.

Care Planning and Implementation

• Develops an individualized plan with strategies that address diagnoses.
• Provides for continuity through a plan that directs other members of the team.
• Implements the plan in a safe and timely manner.
• Documents implementation and includes changes or omissions of the identified plan.
• Consults with healthcare providers and makes referrals as appropriate.
• Utilizes appropriate community resources and systems to implement the plan.

Documentation

• Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion.
• Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc.
• Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers / users.
• Uses correct terminology.
• Conforms to required style and format.

Outcomes and Evaluations

• Develops expected outcomes that provide direction for continuity of care.
• Involves patient/family and other disciplines to determine expected outcomes.
• Modifies expected outcomes based on changes in the assessment of the patient.
• Includes the patient and others involved in the care in the evaluation process.
• Evaluates the plan in relation to patient responses and expected outcomes.
• Documents the results of the evaluation.

RN - QUALITY

• Uses the results of quality improvement activities in nursing practice.
• Uses creativity and innovation in nursing practice to improve care delivery.
• Incorporates evidence based knowledge to initiate change in nursing practice.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.

RN - NURSING ANA CODE OF ETHICS

• Accountable for individual practice and delegation to provide optimum care.
• Practices with compassion and respect.
• Primary commitment is to advocate for the patient, family and community.
• Assures patient safety through competency and growth of self and others.
• Contributes to a healthy work environment through shared decision making.
• Collaborates with other health professionals to meet healthcare need.

Additional Duties

• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs).
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
• For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.

Phoebe Putney Health System is southwest Georgia’s preferred career choice for professionals who want to improve the community’s health by joining a respected, cutting-edge team.