About us
This is an in-home position in a comfortable and positive setting. We are looking to hire a 2nd RN/ LPN interested in joining our home team in a professional, supportive, and rewarding setting. Our goal is to create a collaborative, upbeat, professional, rewarding position & environment to support the learning, development, and health care of a funny and sweet 14-year-old boy with Down Syndrome, a g-tube, and an absent esophagus.
Our work environment includes:
Collaborating with a positive, collaborative LPN who currently works with our son.
Flexible hours determined by the two LPNs working on the case. The case is 12 hours daily -7 days per week.
Parents who are involved, and supportive but encourage autonomy
The child goes to school 3-4 days per week during the school year with the nurse. Private small setting with professional collaborative environment
This adorable, ambulatory 14-year-old boy with Autism, Down Syndrome,gtube, and an absent esophagus requires a nurse with a valid license (background checks and documentation which would be needed for a home health agency). There is one LPN currently working with us who is upbeat, proactive, and collaborative. The 2 nurses will work together to determine their schedule, which together will cover 12-hour shifts (flexible but usually 8 am-8 pm) 7 days per week.
The priority is a professional with positive communication skills, who is collaborative, flexible and open to learning the needs of our son as he is in wonderful stage of learning , development & growth. The child is very happy especially when his care providers take the time to understand his communication and is supportive. He loves music and receives music therapy,ABA therapy and other supports several times per week. He loves going to school, walks, going to the beach , enjoying outside, his musical toys and ipad.
Skills required are: good assessment skills and critical thinking, pediatric and gtube experience (although we can teach gtube) positive collaborative attitude and a desire to support the joy,learning,development and health of our son. .
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.00 - $32.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
Medical specialties:
Standard shift:
Supplemental schedule:
Weekly schedule:
- 3x12
- 4x12
- Rotating weekends
Language:
License/Certification:
- Have pediatric experience (Preferred)
- RN/ LPN license (Required)
- BLS Certification (Required)
Shift availability:
Work Location: In person