Home care Nurse

Always Compassionate Health•Melville, NY

54d•$45•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a compassionate nurse looking for flexible hours and rewarding work? Join Always Compassionate Health, where we bring high quality care directly into the homes of those who need it most. Always Compassionate Health is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Always Compassionate Health are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, creed, national, social or ethnic origin, political viewpoint, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, protected veteran status, citizenship status when otherwise legally able to work, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Requirements

Active LPN or RN License issued by NYS
Minimum of 6 months experience in a home care setting.
Current CPR/BLS Certification
Empathy, Reliability , and a commitment to high-quality care

Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 nursing care and treatments according to the patient’s individualized care plan.
Provide G-tube and PEG tube care, including feedings, medication administration, and site care.
Perform tracheostomy care and suctioning, and manage ventilator support as ordered.
Monitor the patient’s condition and promptly report changes to the appropriate healthcare professionals.
Provide health promotion, counseling, and education to patients and caregivers.
Administer medications and other prescribed interventions.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
Document patient assessments, care provided, and responses to treatment daily.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Must be able to stand and work for extended periods.
Perform additional responsibilities as required.