Registered Nurse for Pediatric Clients for Berrien Springs and St. Joseph area
About The Position
Avid Health provides personalized in-home care and is seeking a Private Duty Nurse (PDN) to deliver nursing services to pediatric clients, including babies and toddlers, in the Berrien Springs and St. Joseph area. The role supports clients one-on-one in home and school settings, with opportunities to work with the same patients over the long term to support their growth and development. The nurse evaluates and treats clients according to their needs under the supervision of an RN, Clinical Manager. Michigan licensure is required. The position offers flexible scheduling, including days, nights, weekends, and PRN opportunities, with shifts ranging from single visits to 12 hours. Pay is $40–$42 per hour.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in good standing in the State of Michigan; must maintain state and federal compliance requirements for licensure and employment.
- Minimum of one year of home care experience.
- One additional year of nursing experience, preferably in a hospital.
- Valid driver's license issued by the state in which the employee works and a satisfactory driving record; travel is required for business purposes.
- Experience with G-tube feeding.
- Experience with tracheostomies and ventilators.
- Experience with cough assist treatment.
- Experience with seizure interventions.
- Experience with straight catheterization.
- Ability to use computerized eMAR and documentation systems.
- Satisfactory verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
Responsibilities
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Evaluate and treat clients with an appropriate level of skill according to their needs under the supervision of an RN, Clinical Manager.
- Monitor patient vital signs and report changes to the healthcare team.
- Provide nursing services in home and school environments.
- Verbally demonstrate client rights and responsibilities.
- Support case management by coordinating patient care plans and follow-up appointments.
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation in compliance with healthcare regulations using eMAR systems.
- Demonstrate proper use of equipment.
- Ensure HIPAA regulations are followed.
- Perform other assigned duties.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, paid weekly, with access to daily pay through TapCheck
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Holiday pay
- Shift differential
- Ongoing training and supervisor support
- Employee referral bonus
- Performance-based bonus
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Medical insurance with company contribution for eligible full-time employees working 30 or more hours
- Dental insurance for eligible full-time employees working 30 or more hours
- Vision insurance for eligible full-time employees working 30 or more hours
- Life and AD&D insurance for eligible full-time employees working 30 or more hours
- Short- and long-term disability insurance for eligible full-time employees working 30 or more hours
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
