About this position
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 beneficiary's residence is 1 hour or more , or when travel time between two beneficiary locations is 1 hour or more
Compensation: $43.75per 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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Location and commute
271 Jackson Plz, Sylva, NC 28779.
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3011452405.