A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
LVN Nurse- for Pediatric in-home and community care
Estimated Hours/Schedule:
Mon, Tues, Thurs:
7-9am, 2:30-7:30pm
Wed:
7-9am, 1-7:30pm
Fri:
7-9am, 2:30/3-11/11:30pm Around 40 hrs + opportunities for additional hours on the weekend on occasion. •willing to consider candidates who can not meet morning schedule duties (7-9) and are only able to provide the afternoon/evening care.
Compensation:
$40-$50 an hour, up for discussion based on previous job experience and applicable skillset W2 Payroll position. Must provide references from past employers and pass a background check before beginning work
Location:
Oakland
CA 94611
Ideal Start Date:
October 12 - overlap one week with the current nurse/caregiver for hands-on training. Also including pickups and drop offs to school and around the community. Employers car will be provided for all transports. Must have a valid drivers license, with a good driving record and willingness to transport patient. Single family home. Multiple stories- wheelchair accessible with elevator Not on a bus line, must have own transportation to and from work.
Various places within the community:
school, therapy, library, camp, ect. 1 large mixed breed friendly 12 year old dog. Must be able to get themself to and from work (not on a bus line or walkable distance from BART). When transporting patient, nurse will use family car/van that is equipped for the patient.
Required Skills/Experience:
LVN certification or higher English proficiency (communicate effectively with parents) Valid Drivers license with good driving record Able to lift person weighing 40 pounds (who will continue to slowly grow) Able to lift wheelchair into car (family pursuing wheelchair van for next year) Suctioning diaper changes (child, not baby) g-tube feeds (via pump and syringe) and medications given via g-tube oxygen administration (with supervision of Mom or supervising RN) breathing treatments via nebulizer pulse oximeter usage and comprehension Medical supplies up keep and organization Reliable, honest, and trustworthy Positive and calm demeanor in dealing with children Ability to be flexible with schedule based on childs ability to attend school (or stay home if sick) Willingness to interact with Child for entertainment and education: reading books with him, lego building, going to the library, possibly accompany to camp 1x a year, ect
Preferred Qualifications/Skills:
Plus:
Special needs experience, experience with cerebral palsy, Pediatric experience, seizure/epilepsy care experience, physical therapy knowledge or interest Willingness to Travel with Patient on family vacations (sometimes outside of US) Seeking an exceptional candidate who desires to provide emphatic and loving care to a vibrant 9 year old boy who is severely disabled and medically complex.
Client Details:
Child sleeps in a hospital bed in his own bedroom. Arrive and wake patient at 7am. Organize medical supplies and equipment to go to school with child. Move child from sleeping position to end of bed for morning stretches routine, g-tube care, hygiene and dressing for school included back brace and foot braces. Transfer to wheel chair. Load car with child, wheelchair, and school and medical supplies (suction, oxygen, feeding pump). Drive child to school. Off load child and equipment to school nurse. Pick up family vehicle from house. Go to school to pick up child. Bring home, transfer patient, wheelchair and supplies back home. Home is wheelchair accessible.
Upon returning home:
shower every other day in bath chair. Feed dinner via feeding pump. Assist with prep for the next day of school or weekend activities: making food, medications, packing supplies, charging devices. Set up and administer g-tube feed for dinner Engage in entertainment with child: book reading, tv watching, legos, ect while monitoring feed, suctioning needs, oxygen needs and seizure responses.
Put patient to bed:
change clothes, hygiene needs, positioning in hospital bed. Monitor Patient in bed in his own bedroom ensuring that his needs are met including- administering medications provided via g-tube, operating the feeding pump, checking diaper and changing diaper if needed, positioning safely in bed and back-brace for sleeping. Administering oxygen and breathing treatments via nebulizer, reading pulse oximeter and reacting appropriately to low oxygenation levels. Help with care and hygiene items when patient is resting and not in need of immediate care: Clean out suction & documentation of amount Wash soiled bedding as needed Put away supplies, organize meds Make puree meals (mom will train) Make meds When patient is sick and unable to go to school, schedule shifts to 7-4pm to cover daytime care if possible. Patient is immune-compromised. Family requests that you do not come to work when sick or experiencing illness symptoms. Masking is required during the full shift in addition to frequent handwashing or glove usage (masks and gloves provided by family).
