Homecare RN

First Day Homecare - Michigan•Green Lake Township, MI

6h•$36 - $39

About The Position

The Homecare RN provides skilled nursing care in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, professional standards, and the Nurse Practice Act. Nursing services are provided under the direction of orders from a medical practitioner, such as an MD, DO, NP, or PA, and in accordance with the client’s care plan. The role provides pediatric private-duty nursing and related homecare services. The listed client schedules include a school-aged child needing a nurse overnight from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m.; a teenage child needing Monday day shifts from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and a toddler needing Monday and Wednesday day shifts with flexible hours. First Day Homecare is a homecare provider specializing in pediatric Private Duty Nursing and other home- and community-based services. The company’s mission is to improve clients’ lives through comprehensive care, oversight, and collaboration for children and adults who are aging in place, medically complex, or living with chronic conditions. Its stated values include standards of care, collaboration, over-communication, putting people first, and transparency.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
Current license to practice as an RN in the state of operation.
Current CPR certification.
Demonstrated written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Licensed driver with an automobile insured in accordance with state and/or Agency requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide professional nursing care as defined in the state Nurse Practice Act.
Provide care in accordance with medical practitioner orders and the client’s care plan.
Maintain client orders and document changes in orders in the medical record according to Agency procedures.
Provide services within the clinical scope, including personal care, monitoring and reporting findings, medication administration, client teaching, emergency intervention, and specialized pediatric services such as tracheostomy care, ventilator management, and tube feedings.
Work collaboratively with other members of the client’s care team.
Promote personal safety and maintain a safe environment for clients and coworkers.
Perform work in compliance with Agency policies and procedures and applicable payor and accreditation standards.
Participate in care coordination and attend Agency meetings as requested.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as necessary.