Pediatric Home Care RN (1099 Contractor) | Auburn, GA
Cottage Grove Home Care
Auburn, GA
Posted Aug 7
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Local Contract
- Setting
- Home Health
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
About this role
*Location:* Auburn, GA 30011 *
Schedule
- Approximately 17–18 hours per month | Schedule coordinated with family
*Pay:* $50/hour | 1099 Independent Contractor (Weekly Pay)
Read the full posting
Cottage Grove Home Care is seeking a compassionate and dependable *Registered Nurse (RN)* to provide one-on-one skilled nursing care for a medically complex 18-year-old patient in the home setting. This is a *part-time position averaging approximately 17–18 hours per month*, ideal for an RN looking for a small, consistent supplemental schedule.
*Patient
Overview
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- 18-year-old medically complex patient
- Nonverbal and nonambulatory
- Requires full assistance with all activities of daily living
- Wheelchair dependent with increased muscle tone and contractures
- Requires skilled nursing monitoring and oversight due to complex medical needs
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Responsibilities
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- Provide one-on-one skilled nursing care according to the physician-ordered plan of care
- Perform nursing assessments and monitor for changes in condition
- Administer medications and treatments as ordered
- Monitor neurological, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and overall clinical status
- Monitor for seizure activity and maintain appropriate safety precautions
- Monitor for signs of aspiration or respiratory compromise
- Provide appropriate positioning and assist with safe transfers and mobility
- Monitor skin integrity and implement pressure-injury prevention measures
- Assist with ADLs as needed, including bathing, dressing, toileting, hygiene, and feeding assistance
- Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Communicate changes in condition or concerns promptly to caregivers and clinical leadership
- Follow the patient's plan of care and agency policies and protocols
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Requirements
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- Active, unrestricted Georgia RN license
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- Current TB screening
- Pediatric, private-duty nursing, or home care experience preferred
- Experience caring for patients with neurological and physical disabilities preferred
- Comfortable caring for a nonverbal, nonambulatory, total-care patient
- Reliable, professional, and attentive to detail
- Comfortable working independently in the home setting
Join a *nurse-led team* committed to providing high-quality, compassionate, and individualized care to medically complex patients in the comfort of their homes.
Pay: $50.00 per hour Work Location: In person
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Requirements
- *
- Active, unrestricted Georgia RN license
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- Current TB screening
- Pediatric, private-duty nursing, or home care experience preferred
- Experience caring for patients with neurological and physical disabilities preferred
- Comfortable caring for a nonverbal, nonambulatory, total-care patient
- Reliable, professional, and attentive to detail
- Comfortable working independently in the home setting
Place
- City
- Auburn, GA
- State price level
- 4% below the national average
Georgia index 96.3, where 100 is the national average.
Auburn is a small town in Barrow County, about an hour northeast of Atlanta along I-85. It offers a quiet, suburban-rural setting with convenient access to the broader metro area—an option worth considering for nurses seeking a slower pace within commuting distance of major hospitals.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
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