Licensed Practical Nurse - PPEC

Description

We are seeking a compassionate and highly skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dedicated team at Advanced Care Pediatrics, a medical model childcare setting for children with complex medical needs. You will play a pivotal role in delivering comprehensive and compassionate care to our individuals, ensuring their safety, well-being, and optimal development.

Responsibilities:

• Clinical Care:

  • Manage and administer medications and treatments following physician orders.

  • Continuously assess and monitor the individuals' conditions and needs.

  • Implement appropriate actions based on patient assessments and respond to changes effectively.

  • Document all care actions and individual responses to treatment in medical records.

  • Manage vital signs, interpret data, and identify potential concerns.

  • Administer various respiratory treatments, including oxygen therapy, CPT, suctioning, and pulse oximetry monitoring.

  • Provide skilled personal hygiene assistance while maintaining dignity and respect.

  • Monitor individual's intake and output (I&O) and intervene as needed.

  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans and goals.

  • Foster normal development and psychosocial adaptation through therapeutic interventions.

  • Advocate for the individuals and their families, respecting their privacy and rights.

• Communication and Collaboration:

  • Effectively communicate with families and staff regarding individual care plans, updates, and concerns.

  • Collaborate seamlessly with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal care coordination.

  • Provide information and guidance regarding community resources available to families.

• Professionalism and Development:

  • Adhere to the Nurse Practice Act, company policies, and ethical standards of nursing practice.

  • Maintain current professional credentials and actively pursue continuous learning and development.

  • Perform duties in alignment with the company's mission and values.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Current Florida RN license.

• Two or more years of pediatric nursing experience, with at least six months caring for medically or technology-dependent children.

• Demonstrated pediatric nursing experience within the past 24 months, providing care for acutely or chronically ill children.

• Preferred experience in neonatal, PICU, or critical care, including ventilator management, tracheostomy care, G-tube feeding, IV and central line care.

• Current CPR and First Aid certifications.

• Negative TB skin test or chest x-ray documentation.

• Satisfactory criminal background check.

Physical Requirements:

• Reliable transportation to and from the center.

• Ability to stand, lift, and assist in lifting individuals in an emergency.

• Good flexibility for bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting.

• Strong visual and hearing acuity.

• Manual dexterity for grasping and manipulating small objects.

• Ability to respond calmly and effectively to emergency situations.

Advanced Care Partners is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. 

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Salary : $22 - $25