What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1:1 Private Duty Nurse for Young Adult Female position at Marathon Nursing?
Young adult female requiring one-to-one nursing from a highly skilled, compassionate, and reliable nurse (RN or LPN). This patient lives at home with her family, where she is loved and well cared for. She is alert and oriented. Please apply online or call us here at the office to help make a difference in our family’s lives!
Skilled Nursing Care includes: respiratory treatments, feeds, assist with repositioning, transfers and ambulation, and assist with ADL' s as needed.
OPEN SHIFTS:
- Monday through Friday
- Saturday-Sunday 12p-8:00p
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Job Summary
We are currently seeking motivated and compassionate Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to work with our medically complex pediatric and young adult patients in their homes and at school. Nurses with pediatric nursing experience, critical care experience, or any nurse with a passion for working with children are welcomed to apply. We are committed to providing the highest quality of care in the market and provide our employees unmatched professional development opportunities. Please join us in making a difference in the lives of these very special patients and their incredible families.
Essential Functions:
Recognize changes in your patient’s conditions that require appropriate nursing interventions to ensure the patient’s well-being and safety.
Work collaboratively with the patient’s family, respecting all family preferences while communicating at a high level with both the family and the Marathon office
Provide care that is culturally competent, non-discriminatory, and always considerate of the patient’s comfortability, needs, and preferences.
Exhibit professionalism, representing Marathon Nursing well by focusing on the needs of the patient at all times, and working collaboratively with the patient, their family, and the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Assist patients on a 1:1 basis, providing all direct patient care ordered by providers, including but not limited to:
Assessing patients with seizure disorders, responding with appropriate nursing intervention as ordered
Maintaining feeding tubes and provide enteral care, nutrition, and hydration as ordered
Providing tracheostomy and mechanical ventilator care as ordered
Providing infusion therapies, including TPN, and CVL care as ordered
Medication administration
Requirements:
Current, unrestricted, and unencumbered state license as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of Massachusetts
Proof of valid and current CPR/BLS certification
Six months experience in Home Care/Private Duty Nursing is preferred, but new learners are welcomed to apply (New Grad nurses may qualify for our New Grad Nursing Program)
Experience in Outpatient or Inpatient Pediatric Nursing is preferred but not required
Medical Surgical Care and Critical Care experience is a plus
Strong interpersonal skills that facilitate the building of long-lasting and meaningful relationships with our patients and their families
Dynamic problem solver who enjoys working collaboratively and in team environments
Physical Requirements
Must be able to do occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of approximately 50 pounds
Ability to withstand periods of prolonged sitting, walking, standing, bending, kneeling, and/or reaching.
Must have visual and hearing acuity necessary to perform job duties and maintain patient safety
We invite you to either call us at (617)- 648-9800 or fax your resume with a cover letter to us at (617)-648 9811
Job Types: Part-time, Per diem
Pay: $60,000.00 - $112,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Home Health
- Pediatrics
Supplemental Pay:
- Differential pay
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000 - $112,000
