Private Duty Home Health Nurse (Ventilator & Tach Experience Preferred)

Vista Care • Bellevue, WI

186d

About The Position

Seeking a qualified and compassionate home health nurse to provide in-home care for a nonverbal, handicapped, 26-year-old lady, with Sanfilippo Syndrome. The responsibilities include (depending on the shift):

Requirements

• Licensure/Certification: Current/valid nursing license issued by the WI State Board of Nursing and basic life support certification. Advanced certification in ventilator and trach care is preferred.
• Experience: Demonstrated knowledge and experience in ventilator and tracheostomy care, preferably in a home health setting.
• Skills: Strong clinical skills, excellent communication, and patient education capabilities. Ability to write and correspond in a legible manner.
• Background Check: Successfully pass the criminal background check and employment history verification.

Responsibilities

• Patient Assessment: Evaluate patients' health needs including use of suction machine, pulse oximeter. Maintain a high level of awareness regarding the health and medical needs of the patient supported.
• Ventilator Management: Monitor, operate, and troubleshoot ventilators, ensuring proper function and patient safety.
• Tracheostomy Care: Perform tracheostomy care, including cleaning, suctioning, and emergency management.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and comprehensive patient records, including progress notes.
• Medication Administration: Administer medications as prescribed by the healthcare provider.
• Personal Cares Including: Daily bed bath and total assist grooming, Total assistance with dressing and undressing, Incontinent check every 2 hours and change / clean as needed, Transferring / repositioning at least every 2 hours, Range of Motion, Administering Nourishment: Through use of feed pump and G-Tube feeding, Complete Supervision at all times.
• Team Collaboration: Be an active team member in collaboration with other team members. Contribute positively and consistently with best practice expectations.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees