Pediatric Home Care RN

Axcess Healthcare Services • Ravenel, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Who we are Axcess is a home care provider that services children with special needs and disabilities across the state of South Carolina. We are contracted with Community Long Term Care and the Department of Disabilities and Special Needs to provide care to children who qualify for aide services. We are hiring for multiple children across the state so please be sure to check all our listings. What we do Our goal is to provide compassionate nursing care to children while giving parents piece of mind during your visit. Each child is unique in the activities they need assistance with but may include : ~ medication administration ~catheter care~ tracheostomy care ~wound care~ ventilator care ~assistance with ADLs~ accompanying parents to appointments and therapies As a Home Care RN, you may also be required to assist with light housekeeping and laundry as well . This service is aimed to help the child and the parents/guardians. What we are looking for We currently have a 18 year old male client in the Ravenel area. This client is nonverbal & requires moderate assistance with ambulation & mobility; he can move around on his hands & knees. He utilizes a wheelchair & AFO's. Client is dependent for all daily living skills & uses a G-Tube for feedings & medications during an illness. 2 cats in the home. The schedule is Monday's, Wednesday's & Friday's 6a-6pm.

Requirements

• Have an active RN license to practice in SC
• Have one year of clinical experience
• Annual TB tests; if expired Axcess covers the cost of the test
• Have current CPR certification; if expired Axcess can direct you to training sites
• Pass a background ( SLED ) check
• Pass a drug test
• Be physically able to provide care to a child with special needs
• Have a valid drivers license and insured transportation

Responsibilities

• medication administration
• catheter care
• tracheostomy care
• wound care
• ventilator care
• assistance with ADLs
• accompanying parents to appointments and therapies
• light housekeeping
• laundry

Benefits

• Axcess strives to maintain a positive work environment with telephone assistance from 8am until midnight 7 days a week for any issues that should arise.
• Weekly pay every FRIDAY by direct deposit. Debit cards available if needed.
• No out-of-pocket expenses for background check, DMV check, drug test, TB test, etc.
• Electronic time management so no trips to an office to submit timesheets .
• In-person appointments just once a year for education and annual requirements. All other education is done via a mobile app.
• Insurance benefits after probationary period IF working more than 30 hours a week

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed