Registered Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse

Saratoga Medical Center • Tacoma, WA

1d • Onsite

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 Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Care is provided in the family’s home at Level III or Level IV. Level III providers may work up to 20 hours per month, and Level IV providers up to 32 hours per month. Schedules are coordinated between the family and the health care provider.

Level III qualification paths include an associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as child development or special education, plus experience working with individuals with special needs; an LPN license and three years of such experience; or an LPN license or related degree and at least four years of direct, documented experience working with individuals with special needs. Level III providers assist with daily living activities and ensure the individual’s safety.

Level IV qualification paths include 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. Level IV providers perform all Level III duties and provide care for more complex conditions, including seizure activity, tube feedings, tracheotomy suctioning, and monitoring home medical equipment.

All providers must complete a Tier 1 Background Investigation, National Sex Offender Registry check, and state and local child abuse registry checks. A valid CPR certificate is required, obtained through a course that includes an in-person, hands-on skills assessment; online-only certifications are not accepted.

Saratoga Medical Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the listed protected grounds. Reasonable accommodation may be provided when necessary for an employee with a disability to perform the job’s essential functions.

Requirements

• Meet one of the Level III 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 relevant experience; or an LPN license or related degree with at least four years of direct, documented experience with individuals with special needs.
• For Level IV, meet one of the qualification paths: hold a current RN license; hold a current LPN license and have at least five years of experience working with individuals with special needs; or hold an RN license or bachelor’s degree in a related field and have at least three years of complex experience with special needs.
• Complete a Tier 1 Background Investigation.
• Pass a National Sex Offender Registry check.
• Pass state and local child abuse registry checks.
• Hold a valid CPR certificate from a course that includes an in-person, hands-on 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 Level III duties when providing Level IV care.
• Provide care for complex conditions, including seizure activity, tube feedings, and tracheotomy suctioning.
• Monitor home medical equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed