Greater Athens Area Registered Nurse (RN) – PRN

Right at Home Gainesville Northeast Georgia Watkinsville, GA, US

$60 - $80 / hour

Location: Greater Athens, GA Area (Field-based)
Position Type: PRN (Per Diem / As Needed)
Agency: Right at Home
Compensation: $60.00 to $80.00 per hour (Skilled Cases) | $100/visit (Assessments & Supervisory Visits)

Job Summary

Right at Home, a premier and well-respected home care agency, is seeking a highly skilled and professional Registered Nurse (RN) on a PRN basis to support our growing clinical services in the greater Athens, Georgia area.

In this role, you will serve as the clinical face of our agency and report to our Director of Nursing. Your primary responsibilities will include conducting comprehensive medical assessments for incoming clients, performing mandatory routine supervisory visits to ensure high-quality care, and providing direct skilled nursing care for our PRN clinical cases managed through the Veterans Affairs (VA) system. This position offers exceptional flexibility and highly competitive, tiered compensation, making it an ideal opportunity for an RN looking to supplement their income while making a meaningful impact on seniors and veterans in our community.

Compensation & Pay Structure

We offer premium, competitive pay scales tailored to the type of clinical work completed:

Skilled Nursing Cases: Hourly pay rate $60.00 to $80.00 per hour (dependent upon case complexity and acuity).
Assessments & Supervisory Visits: Flat rate of $100 per visit for completing new client medical assessments and routine caregiver supervisory evaluations.

Essential Responsibilities

New Client Assessments: Conduct thorough in-home clinical assessments to evaluate new clients' medical, physical, and cognitive needs, establishing an accurate, compliant plan of care.
Supervisory Visits: Perform routine, scheduled supervisory field visits for existing clients to review the care plan, assess client satisfaction, and personally observe and evaluate caregiver competency.
VA Skilled Nursing Cases: Provide high-quality, PRN skilled nursing interventions for veterans enrolled in the VA community care program (including wound care, medication management, injections, or clinical monitoring as ordered).
Clinical Documentation: Complete timely, precise, and compliant electronic charting and nursing notes in accordance with Georgia DCH regulations and VA guidelines.
Care Coordination: Communicate effectively with agency leadership, families, and primary care physicians regarding changes in a client’s clinical status.

Qualifications & Requirements

License: Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Georgia.
Experience: Minimum of 1–2 years of nursing experience; home health, community health, or VA clinical care experience is highly preferred.
Skills: Strong clinical assessment skills, independent problem-solving, and a compassionate approach to elderly and veteran populations.
Compliance: Must possess a valid Georgia Driver’s License, reliable personal transportation, and current auto insurance.
Certifications: Current BLS/CPR certification. Must pass a comprehensive background check and drug screening.

Why Join Right at Home?

Premium PRN Earnings: Maximized earning potential with flat-rate visit pay and high hourly skilled care rates.
Ultimate Flexibility: Choose assignments and visits that fit seamlessly around your existing schedule or primary employment.
Supportive Culture: Work alongside a dedicated administrative team that values clinical excellence and respects your professional boundaries.
Serving Our Heroes: Take pride in delivering elite clinical care directly to our private pay and local veterans through our established partnership with the VA.

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