Register Nurse

LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED RNs with Pediatric Private Duty Nursing Experience.

Locations: Kissimmee, FL

About The Role

This is a full-time or part-time position that offers flexible scheduling. The 6:00 am-6:00 pm hours are ideal to accommodate the various scheduling needs of patients and their families.

Job Description

Under the Director of Nursing's guidance, the RN staff nurse promotes and restores patients' health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families; and supervising assigned team members.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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Assists in carrying out rehabilitation programming and activities for PPEC patients such as the development of social skills, development of daily living skills

Provides personal care services to patients including oral hygiene, bathing and hair care as needed, nail care, diapering, and dressing

Provides bed care to patients, repositioning, ambulating, and assisting with elimination needs. Moving to and from wheelchairs, etc.

Administers medications to patients orally, intra-, or via feeding tube subcutaneously

Monitors effects of medications records medication is given and patients' reactions

Observe and monitor the movement and activities of patients in the PPEC

Assists/reviews MAR monthly and as needed to ensure accuracy

TREATMENTS AND PROCEDURES

To ensure that patients are receiving the best quality of care, experience with the following conditions is REQUIRED:

Experience in a pediatric care setting, preferably with medically complex patients

Valid RN as issued by the Florida Board of Nursing

CPR and First Aid certifications required

Must be able to pass a Level II background check

Must be able to regularly lift and carry at least 50 lbs. safely

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Exceptional time management and attention to detail

Prompt documentation and reporting skills

Knowledge of Registered nursing techniques and methods

Knowledge of medications and treatments used in patient care

To ensure that patients are receiving the best quality of care, experience with the following conditions is REQUIRED:

Tube feeding

Tracheostomy

Wound care

Neurological disorders (seizures are common in our patients)

Oxygen dependence

IV therapy

Experience With The Following Conditions Is Highly Desired

Premature birth, post-discharge care

Chronic lung disease care

Feeding - suck/swallow

Insulin-dependent diabetes?

Failure to thrive - poor weight gain

Immune deficiencies

Renal failure

Spina Bifida

Pre/post organ transplant care

Genetic disorders

Rare disorders

Postsurgical long/short-term care

Colostomy/ileostomy care