Home Health Nurse- LPN/ RN

 

Private Duty Nurse (Skilled Nursing) – Day Shifts 

Location: Private Residence – Clean Condo, No Pets
Shifts:  Day Shift;  9:00 am - 9:00 pm (can be flexible)
Client: Mature Female with TBI, Facial Fractures, and Dysphagia
Compensation: Competitive, Based on Experience

Job Overview:

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled private duty nurse to provide care for a 72-year-old female client who has a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and dysphagia. The client only speaks and understands Arabic, and her daughter is the primary guardian and fluent in both Arabic and English. The daughter is highly involved in care.

Responsibilities:

• Peg Tube Feeding – Administer skilled nursing care as required.
• Assistance with Transfers – Two-person max assist using a SARA lift.
• Range of Motion (ROM) Exercises – Perform exercises in bed and throughout the day (instructions provided in the home binder).
• Non-Verbal Communication – Engage effectively with the client, who is responsive to non-verbal cues.
• Monitor & Support Therapy Schedule – The client attends therapy throughout the week. The daughter may choose to send staff home early or not have staff present during therapy sessions.
• Follow Home Care Guidelines – Cameras are present in the home for monitoring during shifts.

Qualifications:

• Must be fluent in Arabic (spoken and understood by the client).
• Licensed Nurse (LPN or RN) with experience in skilled nursing care, PEG tube feeding, and mobility assistance.
• Strong understanding of spasticity management and ROM exercises.
• Experience with TBI patients and dysphagia care preferred.
• Must be female (per client's family request).
• Non-smoker (The client’s son smokes but only outside).
• No pets allowed in the home.

Work Environment:

• Clean, pet-free condo.
• Highly supportive and involved family.
• Collaborative care approach with Noor (primary guardian) and therapists.

New to home care... no worries. We have people invested in your success with PAID training.

A healthy work life balance is considered in the structure of our organization, and providing 1 on 1 care promotes this value. We want our clients and staff healthy and happy. We love what we do and have a high expectation of service and understand that our employees are our greatest asset.

Nurse Centric Scheduling

We understand that our team of nurses have increasingly busy schedules and we want to do our best to prioritize YOU. With our new culture of nurse centric scheduling at Centria Healthcare, there are no mandated shifts and we are incredibly flexible with your traveling needs. Our nurses also work with our families to create personalized schedules in a way that works for all involved.

 

 

 

Responsibilities

• Perform duties outlined in patient's plan of care
• TBI + SCI rehabilitation
• Adult/ Pediatrics
• Ventilator and Tracheotomy care (Training Provided)
• Gastrostomy tube care (Training Provided)
• Dispensing medications
• Observe client’s physical, mental and emotional conditions.
• Report any changes
• Document observed changes
• Communicates effectively with Clinical team to increase optimal outcomes
• Maintains professional nature within the home setting

Required Qualifications, Skills, and Knowledge

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to utilize computers/tablets and computer software
• Current state license as an RN or LPN
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Current negative TB skin test or negative chest X-ray
• CPR certified

Benefits to choosing Centria:

Healthcare benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision

Additional benefits offered:

• Sick Pay
• Flexible schedule
• Paid training
• Virtual Orientation
• Electronic charting
• Dedicated staffing specialists
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Referral bonus
• COVID supply support