Registered Nurse (RN) – Home Health Care

Company: Elitecare Health Services LLC
Location: Atlanta, GA & Surrounding Areas
Job Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, PRN (Based on Availability)
Compensation: Competitive Pay Based on Experience
Work Setting: In-Home Patient Care

About Elitecare Health Services

At Elitecare Health Services LLC, we are committed to providing compassionate, personalized, and high-quality care to individuals and families throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area.

Our services support children, adults, seniors, and individuals with complex medical needs, allowing them to receive exceptional care while maintaining comfort, dignity, and independence in their own homes.

Compassion is our calling—care is our promise.

Position Summary

Elitecare Health Services is seeking dedicated, compassionate, and experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our growing home health care team.

The Registered Nurse will be responsible for assessing patient needs, developing and implementing individualized nursing care plans, providing skilled nursing services, and coordinating care with patients, families, healthcare providers, and the clinical care team.

This position may include caring for pediatric patients enrolled in the Georgia Pediatric Program (GAPP), as well as adults and seniors requiring ongoing nursing support.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to providing safe, patient-centered care in the home environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and evaluate patients' physical, emotional, and functional needs.
• Develop, implement, review, and update individualized nursing care plans in coordination with authorized healthcare providers.
• Provide skilled nursing services, including medication administration, wound care, enteral feeding support, and other treatments within the RN scope of practice.
• Monitor patient progress, evaluate responses to treatment, and identify changes requiring clinical intervention.
• Provide skilled nursing care to medically fragile pediatric patients, including eligible GAPP participants.
• Coordinate care with physicians, licensed practical nurses, caregivers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Supervise and direct nursing personnel and delegated care activities as required by applicable regulations and agency policies.
• Educate patients and families about medical conditions, medications, treatments, safety precautions, and home care procedures.
• Ensure nursing services comply with physician orders, established care plans, agency policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely patient assessments, clinical notes, and electronic documentation.
• Participate in care conferences, case reviews, quality improvement activities, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to changes in patient conditions and medical emergencies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current, active, and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia or valid multistate license with authorization to practice in Georgia.
• Graduation from an accredited or board-approved nursing program.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and care coordination skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage patient care responsibilities in a home environment.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to assigned client locations.
• Ability to meet applicable background screening and employment requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more years of nursing experience in home health, private duty nursing, pediatrics, or related clinical settings.
• Experience caring for medically fragile children or patients with complex medical needs.
• Familiarity with Georgia Pediatric Program (GAPP) services and documentation requirements.
• Experience with tracheostomy care, ventilator support, gastrostomy tubes, or other specialized nursing procedures.
• Previous experience supervising LPNs or coordinating home-based nursing services.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and home care documentation systems.

Why Join Elitecare?

• Flexible scheduling opportunities.
• Meaningful one-on-one patient care.
• Opportunities to support pediatric, adult, and senior populations.
• Collaborative and supportive healthcare team.
• Opportunities to contribute to clinical care planning and coordination.
• Rewarding work that positively impacts patients and families.