HOMECARE LPN - PRIVATE DUTY NURSING

We are seeking LPNs in the greater Augusta, GA area who have experience providing Private Duty Nursing Care to patients who are medically fragile with complex care needs as a result of a chronic condition(s) / disease(s). Nurses providing this very specialized level of in-home care will do so one-on-one with one of our homecare patients, for anywhere from 8 to 12 hours per shift. As apart of their care needs, our patients all typically have one or more of the following assistive medical devices or treatment regimes, including; feeding tubes, tracheostomy or other respiratory management needs, including and up to home ventilators. We provide training to all our team members, paying to have you billed your skills and advance your career. We offer the best rates in the area and view our nurses not just as our teammates, but as our clients. So if you have the skills and experience, and want to put them to use with a company that will not only appreciate you and what you do for your patients, but will take you and your career to new heights; Call Interim HealthCare of Augusta TODAY (706) 550-1107. Or if you are looking to build your experience and skills, be the boss and set your own schedule, select the patients and assignments you want to work all while furthering your career with teammates who care about you and your, then give us a call. Come see what we have to offer you. (706) 550-1107 or visit our website at InterimHealthCare.com/AugustaGA. JOB FEATURES (Private Duty Nursing in the Home Setting) 1 on 1 Patient Centric Care Full time, part time and PRN schedules available. Hourly Shifts, range from 8, 10, & 12 hours Flexible Scheduling (Create your Own Schedules) Patients range from pediatrics to geriatrics Pediatric, trach and vent training offered Work in Close Proximity to your home Care for chronically ill patients Competitive Pay. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Administer nursing care to ill, injured, or disabled patients in line with Physician Orders Delivering care consistent with patient Plans of Care Service Plans Monitor and report changes in patient symptoms or behavior to appropriate supervisor and/or patient physician Communicate with collaborating physicians or specialists regarding patient care Educate patients about health maintenance and disease prevention Facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and medical facilities Document care provided in real-time, maintaining accurate patient medical records Provide education and support to patients and their family members on disease process & treatment Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills, with ability to preform under possible emergent situations Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment JOB REQUIREMENTS: Active Georgia RN or LPN Nursing License At least one (1) year of prior home health care experience BLS CPR Certified Prior experience in Chronic Disease Management, Preferred Self-Starter, highly motivated and dedicated Experience working with patients with feeding tube, tracheotomy, or ventilator A Plus Copy of recent Physical, when applicable based upon state and federal regulations Current TB screen results/Chest X-Ray Reliable Transportation Valid Driver’s License with Clean DMV Record, Required for Client Transportation Assignments