What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver for Medically Fragile Children and Adults position at Advanced Care Partners?
Advanced Care Partners, a premier care provider for the medically fragile community, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide essential care for children and adults in their homes or schools. As a dedicated nursing professional, you will experience the rewards of personalized care while enjoying:
- Competitive compensation: Earn weekly pay with various differentials
- Flexible scheduling: Choose full-time, part-time, or PRN options to fit your needs
- Comprehensive benefits: Access affordable medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Free training: Enhance your skills with Trach, Vent, and other specialized care courses
- Supportive team: Get 24/7 on-call support and collaborate with caring colleagues
- Minimal commute: Work directly in patients' homes or schools
Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality routine nursing care to assigned patients, including those with feeding tubes, tracheostomies, ventilators, and central venous lines.
- Closely monitor your patients' progress, identify any changes in their condition, and take appropriate action.
- Educate and train patients and their families on proper care procedures.
- Maintain excellent communication with staff, patients, and families through clear written and verbal skills.
- Uphold Advanced Care Partners' policies and procedures while delivering exceptional care.
- Be involved in all aspects of patient care, including cleaning of equipment and surrounding areas, ensuring all the patient's needs are being met in addition to clinical care.
Qualifications:
- Valid RN license in Georgia or Nurse Licensure Compact (NCL)
- Active CPR certification
- Two or more years of experience is preferred; new graduates accepted based on completion of preceptorship
- Valid PPD skin test
- Physical Requirements:
- Nurses often need to be physically fit and strong to perform their duties, which can include:
- Standing and sitting for long periods of time, up to 12 hours.
- Reaching above their head or using their hands and arms for various tasks.
- Bending, twisting, squatting, and kneeling to assist patients or operate equipment.
- Pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 50 pounds or more to move patients, equipment, or children.
- Using hands with dexterity for tasks requiring feeling, grasping, and precise movements.
About Advanced Care Partners:
We specialize in caring for children and adults in the comfort of their homes, schools, and our PPEC daycare facilities. We partner with our families to build a strong support system of trust and confidence as we collaborate to implement the right care plan for our patients. Our caregivers go ABOVE and BEYOND to make a difference in the lives of our patients, who we have the honor and privilege to serve.
