Home Health Registered Nurse Mentor
Company: Well Care Home Health of the Triangle, Inc.
Location: Cary
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
The home health registered nurse Mentor uses the nursing process
(assesses, plans, implements, evaluates) to provide patient care in
the home setting and to provide field clinical training to new
nursing hires to Home Health. Provides individualized patient care
for patients in all developmental stages throughout the life span
including: Adult - 18-72 years, Geriatric - 72 years, according to
established policies, procedures, guidelines and nursing standards
of care. Provides additional precepting oversight to new hires.
This position is responsible for the care and case management of
patients in all stages of life in their homes based on the nurse’s
experience and competency evaluation. *PRIMARY JOB DUTIES* 1.
Assesses, interprets, plans, implements and evaluates patients
according to the patient’s age and diagnosis. 2. Effectively and
efficiently manages the care of a caseload of patients and
coordinates care with a multidisciplinary team. 3. Appropriately
communicates information in accordance with agency policies and
procedures and discipline specific guidelines. 4. Provides
practical clinical experience and guidance to field clinicians to
include orientation of new clinicians 5. Contributes to program
effectiveness. 6. Organizes and performs work effectively and
efficiently. 7. Maintains and adjusts schedule to enhance agency
performance. 8. Demonstrates a daily commitment to the values of
the agency. 9. Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in
dealing with all members of the agency. 10. Maintains and promotes
customer satisfaction. 11. Effectively demonstrates the mission,
vision, and values of the Agency on a daily basis. *1.0 30% QUALITY
OF WORK:* 1.1 7 % Utilizing all aspects of the Nursing Process
(assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) with appropriate
skill to effectively manage the Plan of Care for each patient as
evidenced by: * Providing nursing intervention based on
physiological needs and clinical assessment appropriate for the
patient’s age and developmental stage. * Providing and/or
facilitating education according to the Plan of Care and within the
level of understanding and developmental age for both the patient
and his/her family. * Providing developmental interventions
appropriate to patient’s age and clinical status. * In
collaboration with the patient/family and the physician, the nurse
performs and documents a thorough, timely initial assessment to
determine the eligibility for home care and to identify needs and
problems. * Reassesses the patient at the minimum of every 60-62
days or when the patient demonstrates a significant change in
clinical status, support system or care environment. Reviews and
accurately updates the overall plan of care (CMS 485) at least
every 60-62 days, incorporating all pertinent changes in the
physician summary letter, concisely summarizes the significant
facts of care and the progress toward achieving goals. * Obtains
physician orders and utilizes data collected during the admission
assessment; agency teaching guidelines and appropriate nursing
skills to implement and follow an established plan of care.
Evaluate and revise the nursing and aide plans of care, when there
are changes in the patient’s condition, psychosocial status, and
home environment; when no progress toward stated goals is evident
and when there is a change in physician orders. 1.2 6 % Effectively
and efficiently manages the care of a caseload of patients and
coordinates care with a multidisciplinary team. * Supervises the
home health aides every 14 days in accordance with federal/state
guidelines and agency policy. * Collaborates with and supervises
the nursing care provided by the LPN. Conferences with LPN on
shared patients when there are changes in the plan of care or
status of the patient. * Conferences with other disciplines
regarding the status of shared patients and consistently documents
interdisciplinary coordination and communication activities in the
clinical record. Attends interdisciplinary conferences in
accordance with agency policy. Makes appropriate notifications in
advance of the conference if unable to attend. * Maintains patient
caseload and keeps clinical manager informed of current caseload in
accordance with agency guidelines. * Appropriately informs the
physician and other involved agency staff of any adverse changes in
patient’s condition, safety issues, changes in plan of care and
discharge plans. * Informs supervisor of any potential or actual
client concerns, risk management issues and referrals to
Child/Adult Protective Services 100% of time. 1.3 7% Appropriately
communicates information in accordance with agency policies and
procedures and discipline specific guidelines. * Completes all
forms accurately and in accordance with agency guidelines/policies.
* Appropriately describes the patient’s functional limitations to
justify homebound status. * Documents all verbal orders for new or
changed orders according to agency guidelines. * Completes clinical
notes in accordance with agency guidelines and time frames. *
Documents involvement of the patient and family in developing and
revising the plan of care. * Consistently describes
interdisciplinary, interagency, and intragency communication and
coordination of services as per agency guidelines. 1.4 4%
Contributes to program effectiveness as evidenced by: *
Demonstrating understanding of the interdisciplinary team approach
and continuum of care in accordance with the home health mission. *
Incorporating recommendations and goals of other disciplines and
patient/family into nursing visits. * Demonstrating willingness and
ability to accommodate agency needs in order to provide optimum
patient care. * Accepting constructive criticism as evidenced by
implementation of suggested actions for improved performance. *
Promoting change and being proactive in suggesting ideas and new
ways of doing things. * Demonstrating ability to prioritize and
enhance services during fluctuating patient census. 1.5 5% Provides
practical clinical experience and guidance to field clinicians to
include orientation of new clinicians as evidenced by: *
Demonstrates process for SOC, ROC, Recert, Discharge and routine
visits to clinicians during the orientation process and observes
employee’s ability to perform * Observes clinical skills and
patient interaction of new clinicians and provides feedback to the
clinician. * Works with clinicians to review application of
clinical protocols and programs * Reviews orientation information
with new clinicians to determine the clinician’s level of
understanding and re-educate as necessary * Collaborates with Field
Clinical Manager weekly to review new hire progress and address
deficiencies *2.0 20% PRODUCTIVITY/USE OF TIME:* 2.1 10% Organizes
and performs work effectively and efficiently as evidenced by: *
Participating in continuous performance improvement and completing
all required educational programs for the Agency and profession. *
Recognizing and performing duties in an independent manner. *
Accepting personal responsibility for the completion and quality of
work outcomes. * Meeting assigned deadlines. * Meeting productivity
expectations. * Maintaining a clean and safe environment. 2.2 10%
Maintains and adjusts schedule to enhance team performance as
evidenced by: * Reporting to work on time and returning promptly
from errands, breaks, and meals. * Managing personal work schedule
and time off to promote smooth agency operations. * Assisting other
team members to ensure completion of all work assignments. *
Demonstrating flexibility with changing workload/assignments. *3.0
25% TEAM WORK:* 3.1 25% Demonstrates positive interpersonal
relations in dealing with all members of the team (i.e. co-workers,
supervisors, physicians, etc.) as evidenced by: * Communicating in
a positive and productive manner. * Demonstrating respect for team
members. * Managing stress and personal feelings without a negative
impact on the team. * Maintaining positive attitude about
assignments and team members. * Promoting professional / personal
growth of co-workers by sharing knowledge and resources. * Working
collaboratively and cooperating with other agency employees. *4.0
25% MISSION, VISION, VALUES:* 4.1 15% Maintains and promotes
customer satisfaction. * Responding to all customers in a
courteous, sensitive and respectful manner. * Abiding by the
confidentiality and ethics policies of Well Care Home Health. *
Participates in community outreach activities that promotes goals
and objectives of the agency. 4.2 10% Continuously and effectively
demonstrates customer service standards of courtesy, efficiency,
and presentation as evidenced by: * Practicing personal cost
containment by responsible use of equipment, supplies, and
resources. * Completing the review period without a formal
disciplinary action.* * Presenting a clean and neat appearance in
personal attire and one’s work area. * Performing his / her job in
accordance with documented procedures established to maintain the
safety and health of patients, employees, and visitors and
demonstrates compliance in the proper wearing and use of protective
clothing and equipment to conform to the OSHA Blood Borne Pathogen
Standard and also reports any exposure to the appropriate Manager
in a timely manner.* *JOB SPECIFICATIONS* 1. Education: Graduate of
an accredited or approved school of nursing, either an AD, Diploma,
or BSN program. 2. Licensure / Certifications: Current license to
practice professional nursing in the State in which providing care
(NC/SC). CPR certification required. 3. Experience: One year RN
experience and a total of 5 or more years clinical experience in
home health or 2 years as a home health preceptor is required.
Supplemental experience may include experience as LPN, CNA,
military medic, EMT or related experience. Less than 1 year RN
experience requires 1 year of clinical experience as LPN (Internal
use only). 4. Essential Technical / Motor Skills: Hand/eye
coordination in order to give injections, use computer, etc. Must
be able to communicate and be literate in the English language.
Able to manipulate patient care equipment, to properly transfer and
guard patients. 5. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to develop
positive interaction with patients, patients’ families, physicians
and staff in order to effectively care for the patients. 6.
Essential Physical Requirements: Ability to transfer and/or
maneuver objects weighing at least 50 pounds in the assessment and
implementation of patient care. Requires frequent pushing, moving,
lifting of patients. Positioning of patients, giving patients baths
and ambulating patients expending much physical effort.
Occasionally requires reaching overhead, stair climbing and fine
motor manipulation. 7. Essential Mental Abilities: Must be able to
assess a patient’s condition, formulate a plan of care, select
appropriate interventions, evaluate patient’s response to
care/treatment, and to explain/teach patients about their
condition/recovery. Requires higher level of mental faculties
accompanied by short-and long-term memory. Able to prioritize
duties, learn new skills and techniques in patient care. Able to
learn and use supportive services. 8. Essential Sensory
Requirements: Ability to visually assess patients and to utilize
sight to implement and evaluate plan of care (changing dressings,
starting IVs, regulating IV’s, maintain equipment as to readouts,
etc.). Utilize hearing to auscultate lung sounds, bowel sounds,
hear alarms, and effectively communicate with patients, families,
physician, and staff. 9. Exposure to Hazards: Noise, exposure to
blood borne pathogens and body fluids, infectious diseases, and
needle puncture wounds. May be exposed to dangerous animals and
traffic hazards while home visiting. May encounter patients and
other situations which present a potential threat to personal
safety. May encounter temperature changes and weather extremes. 10.
Hours of Work: Variable Monday - Friday, weekends and holidays as
needed. Flexible schedule to accommodate staffing needs. 11.
Population Served: Adults and Geriatrics, 12. Must have a valid
driver’s license and an operational vehicle.
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