Overnight Pediatric RN – In-Home Ventilator Care

Interim HealthCare Eastern Dakotas; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Company match 401K Retirement Plan

Job summary

Interim HealthCare Eastern Dakotas is seeking an experienced overnight RN or caregiver to provide in-home care for a 13-year-old boy with Nemaline Myopathy and Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita. The role requires ventilator and tracheostomy care, GJ tube feedings, and use of assistive communication devices.

Brookings, SD area with flexible full-time or part-time overnight shifts. Emphasis on safety, gentleness, and compassionate, patient-centered care; CPR certification is required or can be

Qualifications

• Experience with tracheostomy and ventilator care (required).
• Familiarity with GJ tube feedings/medications.
• Competence in pediatric respiratory care (nebulizers, cough assist, etc.).
• Gentle, patient, and attentive to complex physical needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively with non-verbal individuals using assistive technology.
• Current CPR certification - on-site CPR certification available for qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Monitor ventilator and pulse oximeter during the night.
• Perform tracheostomy suctioning as needed.
• Provide tracheostomy cleaning and routine care.
• Administer GJ tube feedings and occasional tube medications.
• Use cough assist machines to manage respiratory secretions.
• Administer respiratory treatments including nebulizers and inhalers.
• Assist with bedtime hygiene routine including showering.
• Repositioning and incontinence care as needed.
• Ensure comfort and safety throughout the night.

Skills

Ventilator care

Tracheostomy care

GJ tube feeding

Pediatric respiratory care

CPR certification

Assistive communication tech

Tools

Nebulizers

Cough assist devices

Job description

Interim HealthCare Eastern Dakotas is seeking an experienced overnight RN or caregiver to provide in-home care for a 13-year-old boy with Nemaline Myopathy and Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita. The role requires ventilator and tracheostomy care, GJ tube feedings, and use of assistive communication devices.

Brookings, SD area with flexible full-time or part-time overnight shifts. Emphasis on safety, gentleness, and compassionate, patient-centered care; CPR certification is required or can be