Registered Nurse - Pediatrics

Interim HealthCare Eastern Dakotas; South Dakota; On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (1 year full-time)

Company match 401K Retirement Plan

24/7 on call support

Job summary

Interim HealthCare in Aurora, SD seeks a compassionate overnight RN or caregiver to provide in-home care for a 13-year-old boy with Nemaline Myopathy and Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita. He is ventilator-dependent via tracheostomy and receives all nutrition and medications through a GJ tube.

Care requires a gentle, attentive approach due to severe osteoporosis and joint contractures. The patient uses an eye-gaze computer to communicate and a wheelchair for mobility.

Qualifications

• Experience with tracheostomy and vent care.
• Familiarity with GJ tube feedings/medications.
• Proficiency in pediatric respiratory care (nebulizers, cough assist, etc.).

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 to manage secretions.
• Administer respiratory treatments (nebulizers, inhalers).
• Assist with bedtime hygiene (showering).
• Repositioning and incontinence care as needed.
• Ensure comfort and safety throughout the night.

Skills

Tracheostomy care

Ventilator care

GJ tube feeding

Pediatric respiratory care

CPR certification

Non-verbal communication

Tools

Nebulizers

Cough assist

Respiratory equipment

Job description

Interim HealthCare

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-$42per hour, paid weekly

24/7 on call support from Interim Healthcare

Benefits

• 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: Aurora, SD (57002)

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