Home Health Nurse

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Job Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Home Care Nurse to provide high-quality medical and personal care to pediatric and teenage patients in their homes. The ideal candidate will possess a strong nursing background and the ability to deliver comprehensive, individualized care to young patients with complex medical needs, including tracheotomy management and complete support for daily living activities. This role is vital in ensuring the health, well-being, and comfort of these patients and their families.

Duties

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs and medical history, to evaluate health needs and monitor progress.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans tailored to the unique needs of pediatric and teenage patients.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians, ensuring adherence to prescribed regimens.
• Provide hands-on assistance with bathing, feeding, and other daily living activities to support patients' overall health and hygiene.
• Monitor and care for patients with tracheotomies, including cleaning and maintaining the tracheotomy site, suctioning, and addressing complications as needed.
• Observe patients' conditions, noting any changes or concerns, and promptly report them to the appropriate healthcare professionals.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care effectively.
• Educate patients' families about health management, tracheotomy care, and other critical aspects of caregiving.
• Maintain accurate and thorough medical records, ensuring compliance with medical health record standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure a safe environment for patients by following infection control protocols and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Licensure: Valid nursing license in the state of practice or multi-state Compact license.
• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Advanced knowledge, critical thinking, and judgment necessary to perform the duties listed above, particularly when working with pediatric and teenage patients with complex medical needs.
• Care Plan Development: Evidence-based care planning, critical for tailoring individualized care to the needs of medically fragile patients.
• Health Education Expertise: Advanced skills in health education and patient advocacy. Family education and communication are integral for this role.
• Documentation and Compliance: Excellent in maintaining medical health records in compliance with regulatory standards, ensuring high-quality documentation.
• Experience: Prior experience in home care, pediatric care, or similar settings preferred.Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Provide leadership and coordinate care effectively with healthcare teams and specialists.
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• Skills:
• Proficiency in vital signs monitoring and administering prescribed treatments.
• Expertise in tracheotomy care and managing medically fragile patients.
• Exceptional communication skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.

Attributes:

• Compassionate demeanor with a commitment to providing exceptional, patient-centered care.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple patient cases efficiently.
• Strong organizational skills to prioritize tasks in dynamic home care environments.

Additional Qualifications

• Commute Flexibility: Willing to commute up to 40 minutes from home to the assigned patient's location, ensuring timely and reliable care delivery.
• Weekend Availability: Open to working 4 out of 8 weekend days per month (e.g., alternating weekends, every Saturday, or every Sunday for day or night shifts).
• Transportation Requirements: Must possess a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle. Flexibility to care for more than one patient during shifts, if required. Reimbursement provided for any travel expenses from the first patient to the last patient. 
• Client Adaptability: Comfortable working with diverse patient demographics, including male/female clients, geriatric, or pediatric populations, based on assignment needs.
• Start Date Readiness: Available to begin work within 3 to 6 weeks of hire to meet patient care demands.

Join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals committed to making a difference in the lives of our patients through compassionate home care.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Expected hours: 36 to 40 per week

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision
• Two weeks paid time off
• Continued education

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person