What are the responsibilities and job description for the Private Duty Nurse - Weekend LPN / RN position at Visiting Nurse Association of SEMO?
Join VNA, a prestigious leader in Private Duty Nursing services in Southeast Missouri, as we expand our dedicated team! With over 35 years of experience, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional, individualized care to clients with specialized healthcare needs.
Job Overview
As a Weekend Private Duty Nurse (LPN/RN), you will provide essential one-on-one care within the comfort of patients’ homes, ensuring they receive the continuous nursing support they require, which can be up to 16 hours per day.
Key Responsibilities
At VNA, we believe in nurturing the professional development of our nurses through specialized training, including Trach, Ventilator, and G-Tube training. Our dedicated support staff is available 24⁄7 to assist in your growth and enhance your ability to manage diverse patient needs.
Company Culture And Values
We cultivate a supportive and collaborative environment where nurses are empowered to deliver high-quality care. Our team is driven by compassion and a commitment to excellence, ensuring that each patient receives the attention and treatment they deserve.
Compensation And Benefits
Employment Type: Contractor
Job Overview
As a Weekend Private Duty Nurse (LPN/RN), you will provide essential one-on-one care within the comfort of patients’ homes, ensuring they receive the continuous nursing support they require, which can be up to 16 hours per day.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver personalized, one-on-one nursing care and engage in meaningful patient interactions.
- Conduct vital sign assessments and comprehensive physical evaluations.
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments accurately.
- Maintain thorough documentation of patients’ ongoing conditions.
- Provide specialized care for G-tubes, trachs, and ventilators when necessary.
- Compassionate patient care with a strong emphasis on empathy.
- Excellent communication skills to foster patient relationships.
- Ability to perform vital signs and physical assessments competently.
- Experience in medication administration and detailed treatment documentation.
- Knowledge of G-tubes, trach, and vent care is a plus but not mandatory.
- Must hold a valid License as a Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN).
- Pediatric experience is preferred but not required.
At VNA, we believe in nurturing the professional development of our nurses through specialized training, including Trach, Ventilator, and G-Tube training. Our dedicated support staff is available 24⁄7 to assist in your growth and enhance your ability to manage diverse patient needs.
Company Culture And Values
We cultivate a supportive and collaborative environment where nurses are empowered to deliver high-quality care. Our team is driven by compassion and a commitment to excellence, ensuring that each patient receives the attention and treatment they deserve.
Compensation And Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Sign-on Bonus
- Flexible Scheduling
- Shift Differentials
- Paid Mileage
- Paid Holidays
- Weekly Pay
- PTO (Paid Time Off)
- Incentive Employee Referral Program
- And much more!
Employment Type: Contractor
