Licensed Practical Nurse Tuscaloosa

Private Duty Nursing PositionWe are a private duty nursing company that specializes in pediatric and geriatric tracheotomy patients. Your position would require you to be in the home during the times needed by the client. Upon hiring, you would have discussed duties and medical needs from the client and would also oversee a small amount of daily paperwork. We offer competitive pay based on experience. Must have reliable transportation. We currently have part time, full time, and PRN available. We care for a wide spectrum of patients including pediatrics, geriatrics, trachs, ventilators, G-tubes, paraplegics, quadriplegics, and more. All cases and clients are different and will require different needs. Your hours would not exceed 40 hours weekly and in some cases, you would only be hired for a PRN position. You also must be interviewed by our client to ensure that you are a good fit for their needs.LPN/RN will be responsible for:Skilled bedside care to patientsObserve the patient for any changesRecord vital signsAdminister medications & feedingsKeep the patient comfortableWound care, monitor catheters, and record food and fluid intakeProvide all ADL'sWork with the patient's family to provide a continuity of care for the patient, explaining protocols and the care they should provide in the LPN's absenceKeep patient's room clean at all timesQualifications:Active LPN Alabama license (no suspensions or currently on probation)1-year experience working with Trach and G-tubeClean background checkTB skin test (or up to date within 1 year)2 forms of identificationPay and Benefits: $18-20 Hourly/paid Weekly