- Salary
- $40 – $42/hr
- Location
- Saint Joseph, MI
- Department
- Healthcare
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
Description
Avid Health delivers exceptional personalized in-home care services by hiring compassionate people who believe in taking care of our clients, fellow employees, and the communities we service.
We believe in Access, Value-Based Care, Innovation, and Dedication to Quality.
The Private Duty Nurse (PDN) is a valued member of the client care team that provides meaningful nursing services to pediatric patients right here in our local community, opportunities to support them one-on-one both in the home and in the school setting. Long term stable client census exists, opportunities to be with the same patient to support their long-term growth and development.
Work Location: Openings in Kalamazoo, Mi and Hudsonville, MI
Pay: $40.00 - $42.00 per hour
Core Responsibilities:
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Evaluates and treats clients with appropriate level of skill according to client's needs under the supervision of an RN, Clinical Manager.
- Monitor patient vital signs and report any changes to the healthcare team.
- Provide nursing services both in the home and school environment.
- Verbal demonstrations of client rights and responsibilities
- Support case management by coordinating patient care plans and follow-up appointments.
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation in compliance with healthcare regulations through eMAR systems.
- Demonstrate proper use of equipment.
- Ensure HIPAA regulations are adhered to.
- All other duties assigned.
Scheduling:
Flexible schedule, days, nights, weekends, PRN opportunities.
Variety of shift lengths available, from short single visits up to 12-hour shifts.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay, paid weekly (with access to daily pay through TapCheck)
- Flexible Schedule
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- Shift Differential
- Ongoing training and supervisor support.
- Employee referral bonus
- Performance based bonus
- 401k plan with company match
Additional benefits for eligible Full-Time (30+ hours) employees:
- Medical Insurance, with company contribution
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Licensure / Certification: Registered Nurse who is licensed by the State of Michigan. Must have a current, unencumbered license as an RN. The license must be in good standing in the state of Michigan. Must maintain all state and federal compliance requirements for licensure and employment.
- Travel: Travel is required for business purposes. Employees must have a valid driver’s license issued by the state in which they work and a satisfactory driving record.
- Work Experience: Minimum of one year of home care experience. One additional year of nursing experience, preferably in a hospital.
- Skills and Additional Requirements:
- Experienced with G-Tube feeding
- Experienced with Trachs/Vents
- Experienced with cough assist treatment
- Experienced with seizure interventions
- Experienced with straight catheterization
- Ability to use computerized eMAR and documentation systems.
- Satisfactory verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
