Private Duty Nurse LPN

First Day Homecare, LLC; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Weekly Pay

1:1 Care

Paid Sick Time

401(k)

Job summary

First Day Homecare, LLC in Saginaw, MI seeks an LPN to provide in-home nursing care under physician orders. The role involves pediatric and adult patient care, including night shifts and part-time day coverage, following state Nurse Practice Act guidelines.

Responsibilities include administering medications, documentation, and care coordination with the client’s care team, while prioritizing patient safety and adherence to agency policies.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

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.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

LPN license (state of operation)

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing

Job description

Benefits

• Flexible Scheduling
• Weekly Pay
• 1:1 Care
• Paid Sick Time
• 401(k)

Schedule / Expected Work Hours

• 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 LPN 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.