RN/LPN - Respite - Slater/Ames area (PRN)
About The Position
The Respite Nurse provides one-on-one nursing support to a child with special healthcare needs in the family’s home or community. Respite care gives families a break from day-to-day caregiving, allowing them to attend events for other children, schedule appointments, or recharge. The nurse interacts with the child and participates in activities, while providing nursing care and completing required documentation. The role may involve medication administration, G-tube nutrition, seizure management, and tracheostomy care. The schedule is primarily afternoons, evenings, and weekends, and may be regularly scheduled or as needed. The position serves the Slater/Ames area and is listed as PRN.
Requirements
- Current valid RN or LPN license in Iowa.
- Valid driver’s license with two or fewer violations in the past three years.
- Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association within 90 days and before working independently.
- Ability to lift up to 35 lbs, move within clinic areas, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English through reading, writing, and speaking.
Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one nursing support in the home or community.
- Interact with the child and participate in fun activities.
- Complete electronic documentation and paper MARS.
- Provide applicable care such as medication administration, G-tube nutrition, seizure management, and tracheostomy care.
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