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Registered Nurse / LPN - Private Duty

Registered Nurse / LPN - Private Duty

Vista CareGreen Bay, WI, US
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Job Summary :

Seeking a qualified and compassionate home health nurse to provide in-home care for a nonverbal, handicapped, 26-year-old lady, with Sanfilippo Syndrome.

The responsibilities include (depending on the shift) :

  • Patient Assessment :  Evaluate patients' health needs including use of suction machine, pulse oximeter. Maintain a high level of awareness regarding the health and medical needs of the patient supported.
  • Ventilator Management :  Monitor, operate, and troubleshoot ventilators, ensuring proper function and patient safety.
  • Tracheostomy Care :  Perform tracheostomy care, including cleaning, suctioning, and emergency management.
  • Documentation :  Maintain accurate and comprehensive patient records, including progress notes.
  • Medication Administration : Administer medications as prescribed by the healthcare provider.
  • Personal Cares Including :
  • Daily bed bath and total assist grooming
  • Total assistance with dressing and undressing
  • Incontinent check every 2 hours and change / clean as needed
  • Hoyer transferring / repositioning at least every 2 hours
  • Range of Motion
  • Administering Nourishment : Through use of feed pump and G-Tube feeding
  • Complete Supervision at all times.
  • Team Collaboration : Be an active team member in collaboration with other team members. Contribute positively and consistently with best practice expectations.

Qualifications :

  • Licensure / Certification :  Current / valid nursing license issued by the WI State Board of Nursing and basic life support certification. Advanced certification in ventilator and trach care is preferred.
  • Experience :  Demonstrated knowledge and experience in ventilator and tracheostomy care, preferably in a home health setting.
  • Skills :  Strong clinical skills, excellent communication, and patient education capabilities. Ability to write and correspond in a legible manner.
  • Background Check : Successfully pass the criminal background check and employment history verification.
  • Working Conditions :

  • A Non-smoking and no pet single family home, located in a very nice, secluded neighborhood.
  • Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends, to meet patient needs. Partial or full 12 hour shifts available
  • Ability to lift, bend, twist, reach, and stand on a continual basis to meet the needs of the patient receiving services.
  • This is not with Vista Care Wisconsin, you will be an employee of the patient you are working with / for. Vista Care Wisconsin is supporting this member with the recruitment / onboarding process.

    Benefits

    Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) starting wage approximately $29 per hour.

    Registered Nurse (RN) starting wage approximately $44 per hour.

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