Pediatric home health nurses for shift care

Job Purpose:

Enhances patient health by providing one on one nursing care to the pediatric patient in the home setting.



Duties:

* Provides all of the patient care to include: assessments, ADL's, PO, GT or NG tube feedings, respiratory care which may include nebulizer, Bi-Pap, tracheostomy and ventilator care, administers medications and monitors patient for adverse reactions, assists family on patient outings to MD appointments and other appointments as necessary.



* Functions as an important part of the healthcare team.  Provides relevant patient information to the Agency RN Case Managers, Service Coordinators, Physicians, Family caregivers and other team members as appropriate.



* Educates patient caregivers as needed on diagnosis, medications, treatments, and equipment.  Attends agency in-services to remain up to date on advancements in medical technology.



* Documents all nursing care provided during the shift according to agency and regulatory policies.  Maintains patient confidentiality. Maintains professional nursing boundaries.



* Serves and protects the home care agency by adhering to professional standards, home care policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and professional and licensing standards.



Skills/Qualifications:

Administering Medication, Creating a Safe, Effective Environment, Health Promotion and Maintenance, Nursing Skills, Bedside Manner, Verbal Communication, Listening, Confidentiality, Dependability, Emotional Control, Medical Teamwork

 

Other information:

Pediatric only specialty agency in San Antonio and Houston Texas, provides flexible scheduling, educational opportunities, shift differentials, and weekend differentials.  PTO and insurance benefits available for full time employment.  Great office environment and cooperative administrative team.  We Appreciate our Nurses and it shows!