Registered Nurse - Pediatrics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Job summary

Interim HealthCare in Brookings, SD is seeking an overnight nurse/caregiver to provide in-home care for a medically complex pediatric patient. The role requires expertise with tracheostomy and ventilator care, GJ tube feedings, and pediatric respiratory support, ensuring safety and comfort during night hours.

The ideal candidate will be gentle, attentive, and able to communicate with a non-verbal child using assistive technology.

Qualifications

• Experience with tracheostomy and ventilator care required.
• Familiarity with GJ tube feedings/medications.
• Pediatric respiratory care experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification or willingness to obtain on-site training.

Responsibilities

• Monitor ventilator and pulse oximeter throughout 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
• Perform repositioning and incontinence care/changes as needed
• Ensure comfort and safety throughout the night

Skills

Tracheostomy care

Ventilator care

GJ tube feedings/medications

Pediatric respiratory care

Assistive communication devices

CPR certification

Job description

Interim HealthCare is America's leading provider of home care and healthcare staffing. As a family owned, women owned, and veteran owned business. We strive to hire caring and compassionate individuals who wish to make a difference in their community through strong leadership and dedication to the healthcare field.

Flexible Schedules

What do we offer?

Registered Nurse (RN) Pay Rate: $40-$42 per hour, paid weekly

24/7 on call support from Interim Healthcare

• Health Insurance (1 year full-time status and other stipulations apply)
• Company match 401K Retirement Plan

About the Patient:

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced overnight nurse or caregiver to provide in-home care for a 13-year-old boy living with Nemaline Myopathy (a condition that causes muscle weakness) and Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (which affects joint flexibility and positioning).

He is ventilator-dependent via a tracheostomy and receives all nutrition and medications through a GJ tube. He uses an eye-gaze computer to communicate and requires a wheelchair for mobility. Due to severe osteoporosis and joint contractures, all care must be performed with an extremely gentle and attentive approach.

Primary Overnight Responsibilities:

• Monitor ventilator and pulse oximeter throughout 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
• Perform repositioning and incontinence care/changes as needed
• Ensure comfort and safety throughout the night

Ideal Candidate 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 and respectfully with non-verbal individuals using assistive technology
• Current CPR certification - we offer on-site CPR certification for qualified candidates

EEO: We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Location/Region: Brookings, SD

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