What are the responsibilities and job description for the Private Duty Homecare Nurse - RN LPN position at Interim HealthCare of Augusta?
The Interim HealthCare's Augusta Office is seeking RNs & LPNs with Private Duty Nursing care experience to join our team! We value the skills nurses with in-home critical care experience have, ensuring our nurses get the respect, value and level service they deserve. Come not just join our team; come male a difference in the life of our patients' and let us make a difference in your.
For experienced homecare nurses, we will meet or beat your current rate. Set your own schedule, and choose your own patient assignments.
ALL SHIFTS CURRENTLY; days, mid-shifts, & nights | Part-Time, Full-Time & PRN positions also available. You will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of assigned patients.
JOB FEATURES (Private Duty Nursing in the Home Setting)
- 1 on 1 Patient Centric Care
- Full time, part time and PRN schedules available.
- Hourly Shifts, range from 8, 10, & 12 hours
- Flexible Scheduling (Create your Own Schedules)
- Patients range from pediatrics to geriatrics
- Pediatric, trach and vent training offered
- Work in Close Proximity to your home
- Care for chronically ill patients
- Competitive Pay.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Administer nursing care to ill, injured, or disabled patients in line with Physician Orders
- Delivering care consistent with patient Plans of Care Service Plans
- Monitor and report changes in patient symptoms or behavior to appropriate supervisor and/or patient physician
- Communicate with collaborating physicians or specialists regarding patient care
- Educate patients about health maintenance and disease prevention
- Facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and medical facilities
- Document care provided in real-time, maintaining accurate patient medical records
- Provide education and support to patients and their family members on disease process & treatment
- Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills, with ability to preform under possible emergent situations
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Active Georgia RN or LPN Nursing License
- At least one (1) year of prior home health care experience
- BLS CPR Certified
- Prior experience in Chronic Disease Management, Preferred
- Self-Starter, highly motivated and dedicated
- Experience working with patients with feeding tube, tracheotomy, or ventilator A Plus
- Copy of recent Physical, when applicable based upon state and federal regulations
- Current TB screen results/Chest X-Ray
- Reliable Transportation
- Valid Driver’s License with Clean DMV Record, Required for Client Transportation Assignments
COMPENSATION
Delivering the highest level of care and professionalism to our clients, patients, their families, and the community at large requires excellence from our employees. Excellence which we believe should be valued, appreciated and celebrate at every possible opportunity. This is why we have empowered our employees with the ability to earn the wage they want through compensation add-ons. Some compensation add-ons offered are;
- Night Shift Differential
- Weekend Differential
- Care Level Differential
- Assignment Acceptance Bonus
- Shift Pick-Up Bonus
- Employee Referral Program
- Client/Patient Referral Program
Contact a recruiter today for more information about our compensation structure or how you can become apart of the Interim HealthCare Team; (706) 550-1107.
OTHER BENEFITS TO CONSIDER
- Veteran Owned, Locally Operated
- National Company with over 50 years industry experience
- First National Homecare Company
- Weekly Paychecks & Employer Provided Professional Practice Liability Insurance
- Competitive Pay plus Bonuses & Rate Differentials
- Paid Training and Skills Development
- Significant Career Advancement Opportunities
- Welcoming, Friendly and Helpful Administrative Team
- Flexible Schedules; You Create It, We Deliver It
- Multiple Service Line Opportunities; Memory/Companion Care, Personal Care, Medical Staffing including Travel Assignments, Skilled Nursing for Chronic Disease Management (Adult & Pediatric Patients)
- Specialized Training and Certifications Available
