Private Duty Nurse - RNs, LVNs or LPNs

Brandinghearts; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Private Duty Nurses (RNs, LVNs, or LPNs) to provide exceptional care in diverse clinical environments. This role involves assessing and documenting patient needs, collaborating with healthcare teams, and developing personalized care plans for patients transitioning from hospital to home. Ideal candidates will possess strong nursing skills, excellent communication abilities, and the capacity to work independently as well as part of a team. If you are passionate about patient care and thrive in dynamic settings, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

Qualifications

• Current Texas State License as an RN is required.
• Minimum 6 months’ experience or one year as a RN is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provides specialty care and services in various clinical settings.
• Collaborates with healthcare providers and develops care plans.

Skills

Nursing skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Oral and written communication

Education

Degree as a Registered Nurse

Tools

Reliable transportation

Auto liability insurance

Job description

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Job Responsibilities:

• Provides specialty care and services operating in a range of clinical settings.
• Assess, monitor and document patient’s needs and care.
• Collaborates with other health care providers to discuss patient care.
• Acts as liaison between patient and family and medical representatives.
• Performs patient evaluations by monitoring vital signs, administering medication, placing IVs, etc.
• Develops day-to-day care plans for patients in hospital and once they are on home-care programs.
• Plans home-care health options for patients upon return home.
• Obtains health history information and documents current physical conditions.
• Practices most current safety and health code standards.
• Supervises staffed licensed vocational nurses, PAS/PCS staff, as needed.
• Able to lift 25 lbs.
• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling or crouching.
• Work independently and with team.
• Knowledge of relevant drugs, medications, current procedures, legal and ethical standards.
• Able to work independently without continual supervision.
• Able to work with stressful environments, people, or situations.

Job Qualifications:

Education: Degree as a Registered Nurse.

Licensure: Current Texas State License as an RN, current Texas Driver’s License.

Experience: Minimum 6 months’ experience or one year as a RN.

Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills. Professional demeanor and appearance. Knowledge of relevant drugs and medications. Excellent oral and written skills. Demonstrate organizational and leadership skills.

Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid and current auto liability insurance.

Environmental and Working Conditions:

Works in a patient’s home in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather.

Physical and Mental Efforts:

Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs and to meet patient/family individualized psycho-social needs.