Description
Urgently Hiring: RN's for one-to-one care of a child at home in Middletown, NY
Sunshine Homecare Services is seeking compassionate and dedicated RN's to provide one-on-one nursing care to a medically fragile child with complex health care needs part time Sunday 7:00pm - 6:30am. Special skills needed: Gastrostomy Tube, Pulmonary vest, Bi-pap, and cough assist.
Position Details
- Schedule: Sundays 7pm - 6:30am
- Location: Middletown, NY
- Employment Type: Part-Time
- Rate: $50.00
Essential Job Duties
- Provide direct nursing care to child at home
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
- Monitor and document the child's health status throughout the evening
- Be prepared to respond to medical emergencies and provide appropriate interventions
- Assist with medical devices such as feeding tubes, tracheostomies, oxygen, nebulizer and catheters as needed
- Collaborate with family, and healthcare providers
- Ensure compliance with the care plan developed by the RN Case Manager and physician
- Document care and communicate updates with Sunshine Homecare Services and RN case manager.
- Use appropriate infection control procedures and safety measures.
- Comply with all company policies, practices, and procedures.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited RN program
- Current NY State RN license in good standing
- Minimum 2 years of pediatric nursing experience preferred
- Experience in school or community health nursing is a plus
Certifications/Licenses
- Valid Nursing Degree/Diploma
- Active New York State RN License
- Current CPR Certification
Skills & Abilities
- Strong pediatric care skills required
- Excellent communication with children, families, and staff
- Ability to handle emergency situations calmly
- Organized and detail-oriented documentation skills
- Knowledge of infection control and safety procedures
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
- Ability to remain on school premises for scheduled hours
- Ability to assist with student mobility and transfers to and from school and when home
Why Work for Sunshine?
- Diverse and inclusive workplace culture
- Caring and supportive work environment
- Clear and open communication with management and coordinators
- Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
- Medical, Voluntary Insurance options
Essential job duties listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job competently. Job descriptions are an overview of the task responsibilities and requirements of the position. Employees may be required to perform other job-related assignments as requested.
Sunshine Homecare Services is an equal opportunity employer. Sunshine Homecare Services is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Human Resources.