In-Home Respite Registered Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse

Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), where your expertise will directly impact patient care and well-being. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work across diverse clinical settings, including acute care, long-term care, outpatient clinics, and community health environments. You will be at the forefront of delivering compassionate, evidence-based nursing services, utilizing advanced EMR systems and adhering to strict HIPAA regulations. Your energetic approach and dedication will help foster a supportive environment for patients of all ages, from pediatrics to geriatrics, including individuals with developmental disabilities and memory care needs.

Duties

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and physiological evaluations to determine individual care needs.
• Administer medications and injections accurately, including IV infusions and medication management for pain control, sedation, or chronic conditions.
• Utilize EMR (Electronic Medical Record) systems such as Epic, Cerner, eClinicalWorks, or Athenahealth to document patient interactions thoroughly and efficiently.
• Conduct specialized procedures such as suturing, catheterization (including urinary and vascular), tube feeding management, ostomy care, and sterile processing when necessary.
• Manage acute pain episodes in emergency room or ICU settings by implementing appropriate interventions aligned with trauma medicine standards.
• Provide patient education on health coaching topics like medication adherence, nutrition, family planning, or disease management tailored to individual needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in hospital medicine, outpatient clinics, hospice & palliative care programs, or behavioral health services to ensure seamless patient transitions and discharge planning.
• Maintain compliance with infection control protocols and aseptic techniques during all patient care activities.
• Support triage processes in urgent care or emergency room environments by prioritizing patient needs based on severity and acuity levels.
• Assist in complex diagnostic evaluations such as laboratory specimen collection/processing or sonography when applicable.
• Engage with patients across diverse populations including pediatrics, geriatrics, neonatal ventilator support, or individuals with disabilities to deliver personalized care that promotes recovery and comfort.

Qualifications

• Valid RN or LPN license in accordance with state licensing requirements; additional certifications such as Basic Life Support (BLS) are required.
• Proven experience in critical care settings such as ICU or Level I Trauma Centers; hospital medicine experience is highly valued.
• Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems like Epic, Cerner, or Athenahealth for accurate medical documentation.
• Hands-on experience with advanced nursing procedures including IV insertion/infusion therapy, catheterization (urinary/cardiac), suturing, phlebotomy, and infection control practices.
• Knowledge of ICD coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), CPT coding for procedures and treatments; experience with medical records management is preferred.
• Strong assessment skills in physiology and anatomy knowledge to evaluate complex patient conditions effectively.
• Ability to work efficiently in fast-paced environments such as emergency rooms, ICU units, outpatient clinics or home & community care settings.
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or memory care needs is a plus; familiarity with hospice & palliative medicine enhances your candidacy.
• Critical thinking skills combined with excellent communication abilities to educate patients and collaborate within multidisciplinary teams effectively. Join us in delivering high-quality nursing care that transforms lives! We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where your skills can thrive while making a meaningful difference every day.

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person