Private Duty Nurse RN

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 1 : 1 care
• Paid sick time
• Weekly pay
• Flexible schedule
• 401(k)

Schedule / Expected Work Hours:

• Infant aged child located in Saginaw in need of a night shift nurse 11p-11a
• School aged child located in Saginaw in need of a night shift nurse 7p-7a
• Toddler aged child located in Saginaw in need of a night shift nurse 7p-7a
• School aged child located in Saginaw in need of a part-time day nurse, as well as a part-time night nurse
• Adult aged client in need of a day nurse on Mondays, Fridays and every other Saturday & Sunday, 6a-6p. 

Job Summary
Performs skilled nursing functions in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and
within the guidelines of professional standards and the Nurse Practice Act. All nursing services provided will be under the direction of medical practitioner (MD, DO, NP, PA, etc.) orders.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care as defined in the state Nurse Practice Act.
• Provides care in accordance with medical practitioner orders and the client’s care plan.
• Maintains orders for clients and documents all changes in orders in the medical record following Agency procedures.
• The scope of clinical practice includes personal care services, monitoring and reporting findings, medication administration, client teaching, emergency intervention, and specialized pediatric services such as tracheostomy care, ventilator management, and tube feedings.
• Works collaboratively with other members of the client’s care team.
• Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers.
• Performs job in compliance with Agency policies, procedures, and applicable payor and accreditation standards.
• Participates in the coordination of care and attends Agency meetings as requested.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current license to practice as an RN in the state of operation.
• Current CPR certification.
• Demonstrated written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Licensed driver with automobile insured in accordance with state and/or Agency requirements.

Company Overview
First Day Homecare® is a leading homecare provider with locations across the US specializing in pediatric Private Duty Nursing services and other home and community-based services. As the first and only franchise in the US to specialize in pediatric Private Duty Nursing, we are driven by our commitment to make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve. Our services vary from location to location but may include Personal Care Services, Private Duty Nursing, and ABA (Autism) Therapy. Join our team and be a part of a mission to bring specialized, family-centered care to children and others in need. With First Day Homecare®, today is the First Day of better days™.

Company Purpose/Mission
First Day Homecare® strives to improve the lives of its clients by providing comprehensive care, oversight, and collaboration to children and adults who are either aging in place, medically complex, or living with chronic conditions.

Company Values

• Standards of Care: Our policies and procedures will follow industry standards and evidence-based practice, ensuring the best possible outcomes for our clients.
• Collaboration: We will work closely with family members, physicians, other healthcare providers, or anybody else in the client-defined circle of care.
• Over-communication: We will do our best to ensure our clients have all the information they need when they need it.
• People First: We will prioritize people over profits, ensuring that their well-being, growth, and satisfaction are at the heart of every decision we make.
• Transparency: We strive to be open and honest in all interactions, especially in times when our service has fallen short.