Private Duty Nurse

2 weeks ago


Los Angeles, United States ProHealth Home Care Services, LLC Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionBenefits:
  • Competitive salary
  • Free food & snacks
  • Free uniforms
  • Opportunity for advancement

Why You Should Join PROHealth:

PROHealth Home Care Services was founded with the ultimate goal of providing quality, personalized home health care services to patients across the Los Angeles area, and have earned an Excellent Industry Reputation. We are uniquely qualified to provide the level of nursing care and home health services for our patients

A private duty nurse provides personalized nursing care to patients in their homes or other private settings. The job description for a private duty nurse typically includes the following responsibilities and qualifications:

Responsibilities:

  1. Assessment and Monitoring: Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' health status, including physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Monitor vital signs, observe symptoms, and evaluate overall health progress.
  2. Medication Management: Administer medications as prescribed by physicians, ensuring correct dosage and timing. Monitor for potential side effects or adverse reactions.
  3. Wound Care: Provide wound care management, including cleaning, dressing changes, and monitoring for signs of infection or healing.
  4. Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): Assist patients with personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and mobility, as needed.
  5. Nutritional Support: Assist with feeding, meal preparation, and dietary planning, ensuring patients receive adequate nutrition and hydration.
  6. Patient Education: Educate patients and their families on health conditions, treatment plans, medication management, and strategies for promoting wellness and independence.
  7. Coordination of Care: Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as physicians, therapists, and social workers, to coordinate comprehensive care plans tailored to patients' individual needs.
  8. Documentation: Maintain accurate and thorough medical records, documenting assessments, interventions, and patient responses to treatment.
  9. Emergency Response: Be prepared to respond to medical emergencies, providing immediate care and contacting emergency services if necessary.
  10. Emotional Support: Offer emotional support and companionship to patients and their families, fostering a trusting and compassionate relationship.
Qualifications:

  1. Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Licensure: Hold a current and valid license as a licensed vocational nurse in the state of practice.
  2. Clinical Experience: Have previous experience in nursing, preferably in areas such as home health care, critical care, or medical-surgical nursing.
  3. Knowledge and Skills: Possess strong clinical assessment skills, critical thinking abilities, and proficiency in nursing procedures and techniques.
  4. Communication Skills: Demonstrate effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
  5. Compassion and Empathy: Show empathy, compassion, and patience in providing care to patients with diverse needs and backgrounds.
  6. Flexibility: Be adaptable and able to work independently in various home environments, accommodating different schedules and patient preferences.
  7. CPR Certification: Maintain current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and/or Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), depending on the employer's requirements.
Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Excellent Communication skills; ability to be flexible and work well with others.
  • Ability to maintain confidential information.
  • Ability to prioritize and multitask.
-Drivers License and active Auto Insurance required.

Shift Care: 8-hour, 12-hour; Other shifts determined by case.
Travel: Must be willing to travel upwards of 40 miles.


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