Registered Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse
About The Position
Saratoga Medical is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and/or Registered Nurses (RNs) to provide respite care to members of the military and their families through the Exceptional Family Member Program at Ft. Cavazos in Killeen, Texas. Care is provided in the family’s home at two levels. Level III providers may work up to 20 hours per month, and Level IV providers may work up to 32 hours per month. Schedules are coordinated between the family and the health care provider. Level III qualification may be met through one of three paths: an associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field and experience working with individuals with special needs; an LPN license with three years of experience working with individuals with special needs; or an LPN license or related degree with at least four years of documented direct experience working with individuals with special needs. Level IV qualification may be met through one of three paths: a current RN license; a current LPN license with at least five years of experience working with individuals with special needs; or an RN license or bachelor’s degree in a related field with at least three years of complex experience with special needs. All providers must complete a Tier 1 Background Investigation, National Sex Offender Registry check, and state and local child abuse registry checks. They must also hold a valid CPR certificate from a course that includes a hands-on, in-person skills assessment; online-only certifications are not acceptable. Saratoga Medical Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and states that it will not discriminate in employment on the listed protected grounds, including disability where the employee can perform the essential functions with reasonable accommodation if necessary.
Requirements
- For Level III, one of the following qualification paths: an associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field and experience working with individuals with special needs; an LPN license with three years of such experience; or an LPN license or related degree with at least four years of documented direct experience with individuals with special needs.
- For Level IV, one of the following qualification paths: a current RN license; a current LPN license with at least five years of experience working with individuals with special needs; or an RN license or bachelor’s degree in a related field with at least three years of complex experience with special needs.
- Tier 1 Background Investigation.
- National Sex Offender Registry check.
- State and local child abuse registry checks.
- Valid CPR certificate from a course that includes a hands-on, in-person skills assessment; online-only certifications are not acceptable.
Responsibilities
- Assist with daily living activities, including meal preparation, bathing, feeding, toileting, lifting, positioning, and dressing.
- Ensure the safety of the individual receiving care.
- Perform all Level III duties for Level IV care.
- Provide care for more complex conditions, including seizure activity, tube feedings, and tracheotomy suctioning.
- Monitor home medical equipment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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