RN Registered Nurse

Description:

CAP Registered Nurse (RN) Part-Time/PRN

Job Type: Part-time (PRN)

Unit Pay: See below

Position Summary

The CAP Registered Nurse (RN) provides in-home nursing assessments and care plan oversight for beneficiaries in the Community Alternatives Program (CAP/DA and CAP/C). This role supports disabled adults and children in maintaining independence and avoiding unnecessary institutional care. The RN conducts assessments, updates the electronic medical record, gathers needed documentation, and collaborates closely with CAP Case Managers to ensure safe, coordinated care.

Compensation Structure (Unit-Based)

This PRN role is compensated using a unit pay model , designed to ensure predictable pay for each type of nursing assessment and required travel.

Base Unit Rate: $43.75 per unit

Paid Unit Types

Continued Need Review (CNR) Assessment

Weight: 2.5 units

Compensation: $109.38 (2.5 $43.75)

Change of Status (COS) Assessment Weight: 3 units

Compensation: $131.25 (3 $43.75)

Travel Unit

Awarded when travel time to a beneficiarys residence is 1 hour or more , or when travel time between two beneficiary locations is 1 hour or more .

Compensation: $43.75 per travel unit

(Note: A travel unit applies only for the trip to the visit, not the return trip.)

Mileage Reimbursement

• $0.50 per mile for all eligible travel related to beneficiary assessments.

This structure ensures clear, consistent compensation for both clinical and travel-related work.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete initial, annual, CNR, and COS nursing assessments in beneficiaries homes
• Evaluate medical, psychological, social, and environmental needs
• Develop person-centered care plans and recommend appropriate interventions
• Update documentation and care plans in the electronic medical record (E-CAP)
• Gather medical records from providers to ensure continuity of care
• Review records following critical incidents
• Collaborate with CAP Case Managers, families, and providers
• Ensure nursing documentation meets state, CAP, and audit requirements

Requirements:

Qualifications

• Current North Carolina RN license (required)
• Experience with assessments, care planning, or community-based nursing preferred
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently in a field-based role
• Reliable transportation (100% travel required within the assigned region)

Physical Requirements

• Frequent driving, entering/exiting homes, navigating stairs, and carrying light supplies
• Extended periods of computer-based documentation

About Healthkeeperz: Our mission is to care for all people for the glory of God. Serving children and adults through the Community Alternatives Program allows us to support independence, dignity, and safety for those most vulnerable in our communities.

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