Homecare RN

First Day Homecare - Michigan•Saginaw Charter Township, MI

16h•$36 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

Performs skilled nursing functions 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. The role provides homecare nursing for infant, toddler, and adult clients in the Saginaw, Hemlock, Burt, and Chesaning/Saginaw areas. Available schedules include day and night shifts for an infant in Saginaw (7 a.m.–7 p.m. and 7 p.m.–7 a.m.); a PRN night shift (10 p.m.–7 a.m.) and Monday day shift (9 a.m.–1 p.m.) for a toddler in Hemlock; Friday–Monday shifts (8 a.m.–6 p.m.) for an adult in Burt; and day shifts Thursday, Friday, and every other Saturday and Sunday (6 a.m.–6 p.m.) plus Sunday, Monday, Friday, and Saturday night shifts (6 p.m.–6 a.m. or 7 p.m.–6 a.m.) for an adult client in Chesaning/Saginaw at SVSU. First Day Homecare is a homecare provider specializing in pediatric Private Duty Nursing and other home- and community-based services. Depending on location, services may include Personal Care Services, Private Duty Nursing, and ABA therapy. 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, people first, and transparency.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
Current license to practice as an LPN 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 by the state Nurse Practice Act.
Provide care in accordance with medical practitioner orders and the client’s care plan.
Maintain client orders and document all changes in orders in the medical record according to Agency procedures.
Provide clinical services within the scope of practice, 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.
Collaborate with other members of the client’s care team.
Promote personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers.
Comply 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.