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Private Duty Nurse - RN

Performs skilled nursing functions in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and within the guidelines of professional standards and the Nurse Practice Act.

Posted Sep 17

Shift and hours
3 days a week, Monday through Friday, between 8am - 4pm · 7-⁠hour shifts 3 days a week, Monday through Friday, 7hr shifts between the hours of 8am - 4pm.3 shifts · 21 hours a week
Unit and setting
Home Health First Day Homecare® is a leading homecare provider with locations across the US specializing in pediatric Private Duty Nursing services and other home and community-based services.Pediatric private duty nursing
License
RN license Current license to practice as an RN in the state of operation.RN license in state of operation
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
RN license in state of operation Current license to practice as an RN in the state of operation.
Certification
CPR certification Current CPR certification.
Education
Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
Also asks
Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills Demonstrated written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Also asks
Licensed driver with insured automobile Licensed driver with automobile insured in accordance with state and/or Agency requirements.

What it pays

Against similar roles
In range for Georgia staff rolesGeorgia staff postings that state pay run $30/hr to $54/hr, the middle half $35/hr to $49/hr, across 506 postings.

Benefits

  • BenefitsFlexible SchedulingFlexible Scheduling

The role and schedule

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Charge shifts
Union
Non-union
Day to day
Provides professional nursing care defined in Nurse Practice Act Provides professional nursing care as defined in the state Nurse Practice Act.
Day to day
Provides care according to orders and care plan Provides care in accordance with medical practitioner orders and the client’s care plan.
Day to day
Maintains orders and documents changes in medical record Maintains orders for clients and documents all changes in orders in the medical record following Agency procedures.
Day to day
Personal care, monitoring, medication administration, teaching, emergency intervention, and specialized pediatric services
Day to day
Collaborates with care team members Works collaboratively with other members of the client’s care team.
Day to day
Promotes personal and environmental safety Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers.
Day to day
Complies with policies, procedures, and payor/accreditation standards Performs job in compliance with Agency policies, procedures, and applicable payor and accreditation standards.
Day to day
Participates in care coordination and attends meetings Participates in the coordination of care and attends Agency meetings as requested.
Day to day
Performs other related duties Performs other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.
Patients
Children and adults aging in place, medically complex, or with chronic conditions
Hours stated
3 days a week, Monday through Friday, 7hr shifts between the hours of 8am - 4pm. Days of the week and 7hr window can be agreed upon with the family.
Weekends
No weekends
Scheduling
Self-scheduling offered

The workplace

First Day Homecare - Savannah, GA
Hiring organization

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are floating and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit

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Benefits

  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Weekly Pay
  • 1:1 Care

Schedule / Expected Work Hours

  • 3 days a week, Monday through Friday, 7hr shifts between the hours of 8am - 4pm. Days of the week and 7hr window can be agreed upon with the family.

Job Summary

Performs skilled nursing functions in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and within the guidelines of professional standards and the Nurse Practice Act. All nursing services provided will be under the direction of medical practitioner (MD, DO, NP, PA, etc.) orders.

Reports To: Clinical Supervisor Provides Supervision To: NA – No supervision responsibilities

Responsibilities

  • Provides professional nursing care as defined in the state Nurse Practice Act.
  • Provides care in accordance with medical practitioner orders and the client’s care plan.
  • Maintains orders for clients and documents all changes in orders in the medical record following Agency procedures.
  • The scope of clinical practice includes personal care services, monitoring and reporting findings, medication administration, client teaching, emergency intervention, and specialized pediatric services such as tracheostomy care, ventilator management, and tube feedings.
  • Works collaboratively with other members of the client’s care team.
  • Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers.
  • Performs job in compliance with Agency policies, procedures, and applicable payor and accreditation standards.
  • Participates in the coordination of care and attends Agency meetings as requested.
  • Performs other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
  • Current license to practice as an RN in the state of operation.
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Demonstrated written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Licensed driver with automobile insured in accordance with state and/or Agency requirements.

Company Overview

First Day Homecare® is a leading homecare provider with locations across the US specializing in pediatric Private Duty Nursing services and other home and community-based services. As the first and only franchise in the US to specialize in pediatric Private Duty Nursing, we are driven by our commitment to make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve. Our services vary from location to location but may include Personal Care Services, Private Duty Nursing, and ABA (Autism) Therapy. Join our team and be a part of a mission to bring specialized, family-centered care to children and others in need. With First Day Homecare®, today is the First Day of better days™.

Company Purpose/Mission

First Day Homecare® strives to improve the lives of its clients by providing comprehensive care, oversight, and collaboration to children and adults who are either aging in place, medically complex, or living with chronic conditions.

Company Values

  • Standards of Care: Our policies and procedures will follow industry standards and evidence-based practice, ensuring the best possible outcomes for our clients.
  • Collaboration: We will work closely with family members, physicians, other healthcare providers, or anybody else in the client-defined circle of care.
  • Over-communication: We will do our best to ensure our clients have all the information they need when they need it.
  • People First: We will prioritize people over profits, ensuring that their well-being, growth, and satisfaction are at the heart of every decision we make.
  • Transparency: We strive to be open and honest in all interactions, especially in times when our service has fallen short.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchise. All inquiries about employment at this franchise should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to First Day Franchising.

What's around it?

In Sylvester, GA

Sylvester, GAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 4% below the US average

Median rent
$896/mo
Household income
$58,417/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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