What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compassionate Nurse for Private Duty Home Care position at Visiting Nurse Association of SEMO?
Join the VNA team as a dedicated Nurse, where your skills and compassion will make a significant impact on the lives of our clients in Southeast Missouri. With over 35 years of excellence in Private Duty Nursing, VNA is recognized as a leading provider committed to delivering high-quality, one-on-one care for individuals with specialized healthcare needs in the comfort of their homes.
Job Overview
As a Nurse at VNA, you will provide essential nursing services to clients requiring continuous care, which may extend up to 16 hours a day. This role allows you to engage directly with patients, delivering personalized care that significantly enhances their quality of life.
Key Responsibilities
At VNA, we believe in nurturing our team’s professional development. You will receive specialized, one-on-one training tailored to your needs, including comprehensive support in areas such as trach and ventilator care. Our 24⁄7 support staff is dedicated to ensuring you excel in your nursing role.
Compensation And Benefits
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Overview
As a Nurse at VNA, you will provide essential nursing services to clients requiring continuous care, which may extend up to 16 hours a day. This role allows you to engage directly with patients, delivering personalized care that significantly enhances their quality of life.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver one-on-one care and foster meaningful patient interactions.
- Conduct vital signs monitoring and thorough physical assessments.
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments as per physician guidelines.
- Maintain detailed documentation of each patient’s ongoing condition.
- Provide specialized care, including G-tube, trach, and ventilator support as needed.
- Empathy and compassion in patient care.
- Proficiency in administering medications and treatments accurately.
- Strong assessment and documentation skills.
- Capability to provide specialized care, with training available for G-tubes, trach, and ventilators.
- Valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Pediatric experience is preferred, although not mandatory.
At VNA, we believe in nurturing our team’s professional development. You will receive specialized, one-on-one training tailored to your needs, including comprehensive support in areas such as trach and ventilator care. Our 24⁄7 support staff is dedicated to ensuring you excel in your nursing role.
Compensation And Benefits
- Competitive salary structure.
- Sign-on bonus for new team members.
- Flexible scheduling options to accommodate your lifestyle.
- Shift differentials to reward various working hours.
- Paid mileage and holiday benefits.
- Weekly pay and generous paid time off (PTO).
- Incentive programs for employee referrals among many other perks.
Employment Type: Full-Time