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RN - Pediatrics

Interim HealthCare - Sioux Falls, SD

#Weekly Pay #Registered Nurse #PRN #Pediatrics #Home Care #Tracheostomy #Flexible Schedules #Healthcare Staffing #Respiratory Support

Quick overview

Primary overnight responsibilities include monitoring the ventilator and pulse oximeter, performing tracheotomy suctioning and cleaning, administering GJ tube feedings, and using cough assist machines to manage respiratory secretions. The nurse will also assist with hygiene, repositioning, and ensuring the patient's comfort and safety throughout the night.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have required experience with tracheostomy and ventilator care, along with familiarity with GJ tube feedings and competence in pediatric respiratory care procedures. Ideal candidates should be gentle, patient, attentive to complex physical needs, and able to communicate respectfully with non-verbal individuals.

CPR CertificationTracheostomy CareVentilator CareRepositioningRNIncontinence CareNebulizer TreatmentsNight Shift AvailabilityPediatric Respiratory CareTracheotomy SuctioningPulse Oximeter MonitoringCough Assist Machine OperationInhaler AdministrationGentle Patient HandlingGJ Tube FeedingAssistive Technology Communication

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 tracheotomy 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.)

RN - Pediatrics

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