RN needed in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX area - Med Surg

RN needed in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX area

Overview Nurses, we are hiring! KidsCare Home Health's private duty nursing services enhance our ability to ensure quality patient care by providing collaboration between our nurses and our therapists. This creates a cohesive and dedicated medical professionals team for the children entrusted into our care. For more information, please contact our nursing recruiter; Kourtney Foster at 469-550-9430 or email at kfoster@kidscarehh.com. Position Overview: * Serving children birth to 21 years old * Service area: * Dallas, TX 75233 * Allen, TX 75002 * Grand Prairie, TX 75050 * Fort Worth, TX * OPEN SCHEDULE/ AM shift/ PM shift! * NURSE APPRECIATION PROGRAM! * FULL-TIME & PART-TIME BENEFITS Possible care required: Seizures, g-button, O2, trach, vent, total care We offer a sign-on bounses and Referral bonus! Pay up to: $37.00 an hour Responsibilities Our Registered Nurses (RN) are responsible for the delivery and supervision of patient care through the nursing processes of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Essential Duties and Responsibilities * Provide direct patient care to infants, children, and adolescents primarily in their home according to the active plan of care, as given by the physician and other appropriate personnel. * Provide services in accordance with a physician's orders and in adherence to state, federal, and national accreditation commission regulations; under the direction and supervision of clinical supervision staff and agency administrator. * Perform comprehensive patient assessments. * Administer prescribed medications, treatments, and therapies as ordered by the physician. * Document timely clear, concise, and accurate clinical notes in accordance with the plan of care. * Notify the RN Case Manager of any changes in the patient's condition. * Provide and document education to patients and their families on specific details of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. * Collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure that patients are receiving quality care, necessary to achieve, and exceed individual goals. * Use appropriate infection control procedures and safety measures. * Comply with all company policies, practices, and procedures. * Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education and Work Experience Requirements * Current State Registered Nursing License or compact license where applicable. * One (1) Year Home Health Experience. * One (1) Year Pediatric Experience. * Current CPR Certification. * Reliable Transportation. Other Qualifications and Skills * Must have reliable transportation to office and patients' homes. Physical Demands/Working Environment * Position regularly requires bending, reaching, standing, stooping, sitting, twisting, talking, and hearing. * Push and pull 50 pounds (position patient, move equipment, etc.). * Support 50 pounds of weight (ambulate patient). * Lift 50 pounds (pick up a child, transfer a patient, etc.) as well as assist with weights of more than 100 pounds. * Carry equipment and supplies. * See information up to 24 inches away (monitors, computer screens, etc.). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.