Private Duty Nurse

Houston, TX 77094

Posted: 08/01/2024 Employment Type: Full-Time Industry: Health Care Job Number: 08012024 Pay Rate: $40-$45.00 Hr

Job Description

Private Duty Nurse

Company Name is currently seeking a compassionate and skilled Private Duty Nurse to provide exceptional nursing care to patients in the comfort of their homes. As a Private Duty Nurse, you will play a vital role in delivering specialized healthcare services tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients.

Job Summary:
As a Private Duty Nurse, you will be responsible for administering specialized nursing care in private residences. Your duties will include ongoing assessment of clients and families, implementing preventive measures, administering medications and treatments as prescribed, and educating on health-related topics.

Responsibilities:
- Provide specialized nursing care in private residences
- Conduct continuous assessment of clients and families
- Implement preventive, rehabilitative, and therapeutic measures
- Educate on safety precautions, medication actions, and appropriate healthcare measures
- Administer medications, treatments, and modalities as directed by the physician

Experience:
- Minimum 1-2 years of recent full-time nursing experience
- Experience in home healthcare preferred but not required with a strong clinical background
- Current RN license in [State]
- Current BLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Negative TB/PPD test within the past 12 months
- Reliable transportation and clear driving record
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds for transfers and perform physical tasks while caring for patients
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Availability to work 2-3 shifts per week with rotating weekends
- Critical thinking skills with the ability to make sound nursing judgments

Medical Specialties:
- Medical Surgical
- Private Duty
- ICU / ER hospital experience
- Critical Care
- Home Health

Shifts:
- Standard 8-hour and 12-hour shifts available (day and night)
- Willingness to work 2-3 shifts per week with rotating weekends

Join our team as a Private Duty Nurse and make a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients. We offer competitive pay, benefits, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment where your skills are valued. If you are dedicated to providing high-quality care and making a difference in the lives of others, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Travel nursing, Contract, PRN, Permanent, Per diem, Temporary

Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

 

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

 

Medical Specialty:

 

  • Cath Lab
  • Critical & Intensive Care
  • Dialysis
  • Home Health
  • Hospice & Palliative Medicine
  • Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Primary Care
  • Surgery
  • Urgent Care

 

Physical Setting:

 

  • ER
  • ICU
  • Inpatient
  • Level II trauma center
  • NICU
  • Nursing home
  • PACU
  • PCU
  • PICU
  • Urgent care center

 

Experience:

 

  • Nursing: 2 years (Required)

 

License/Certification:

 

  • BLS Certification (Required)
  • RN (Required)

 

Ability to Relocate:

 

  • Houston, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

 

Work Location: In person

Job Requirements

- Minimum 1-2 years of recent full-time nursing experience
- Experience in home healthcare preferred but not required with a strong clinical background
- Current RN license in [State]
- Current BLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Negative TB/PPD test within the past 12 months
- Reliable transportation and clear driving record
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds for transfers and perform physical tasks while caring for patients
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Availability to work 2-3 shifts per week with rotating weekends
- Critical thinking skills with the ability to make sound nursing judgments

Medical Specialties:
- Medical Surgical
- Private Duty
- ICU / ER hospital experience
- Critical Care
- Home Health

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