Registered Nurse - Pediatrics

Interim HealthCare of Augusta; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Company match 401K Retirement Plan

Weekly pay

Flexible schedules (PRN/Part-time)

Job summary

Interim HealthCare of Augusta is seeking an experienced RN for overnight pediatric home care, caring for a ventilator-dependent child in Sioux Falls, SD and Brookings, SD. This PRN/Part-time role offers competitive pay and flexible scheduling with weekly pay and benefits after eligibility.

You will monitor the ventilator, perform tracheostomy care, manage GJ feedings, and support the child’s safety and comfort through the night.

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• Experience with pediatric home care preferred.
• CPR certification required or available on-site.

Responsibilities

• Monitor ventilator and pulse oximeter overnight.
• 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 and showering.
• Perform repositioning and incontinence care as needed.
• Ensure comfort and safety throughout the night.

Skills

Tracheostomy care

Ventilator care

Pediatric care

CPR certification

Education

RN License

Job description

Who we are:

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?

• PRN / PART-TIME - Sioux Falls, SD & Brookings, SD Pediatric Client(s)- DAYS/ NOC
• 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.