Private Duty Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description:

Private duty nursing services are nursing services for Medicaid clients who require more individual and continuous nursing care mostly one on one care. Contracts independently to render nursing care, usually to one patient, in private home: Administers medications, treatments, dressings, and other nursing services, according to physician's instructions and condition of patient. Observes, evaluates, and records symptoms. Applies independent emergency measures to counteract adverse developments and notifies physician of patient's condition. Directs patient in good health habits. Gives information to family in treatment of patient and maintenance of healthful environment. Maintains equipment and supplies. Cooperates with community agencies furnishing assistance to patient. May supervise diet when employed in private home.

  Job Requirements:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing

• Must have a current Virginia RN license

• Must have Skilled Nursing experience

• At least 1-2 years experience as a nurse.

• Wound care management; IV therapy management; Diabetic management; Assessment and education to successfully help patients manage cardiac symptoms; care of orthopedic patients; care of patients with COPD; Pain management and care of patients with Kidney disease; current CPR, physical, PPD/chest x-ray, professional liability insurance and a Virginia police clearance

• Bilingual nurses are encouraged to apply

• Contractor position