What are the responsibilities and job description for the PDN RN position at A Physicians Home Care?
PDN-RN/LPN
A Physicians Home Care (APHC) is a locally owned business in Colorado Springs that was started by a family of a Special Needs child who is now an adult.
We founded in 2017 in hopes to be able to provide the best possible care to those who need in-home assistance. Our motto is where everyone is treated as family and our main goals are to give back and help others. We have had the pleasure of helping over 900 families and are licensed by the state of Colorado to provide In Home Support Services (IHSS) as well as Accredited by the state and ACHC to provide CNA, Skilled Nursing, and Therapy Services.
We are looking for a reliable PDN who recognize, like us, that the world of health care is constantly changing and are motivated to do what is right. We work hand in hand with you to help you grow and have a meaningful career. There is no limit to your potential here and there is always room for growth. A Physicians Home Care loves to promote within.
Job Type: Full-time
Sunday-Saturday 6:00am-6:00pm or 8:00am-6:00pm.
Pay: $34-$37
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Competitive pay & travel compensation
- Biweekly pay
- PTO
- Continuous professional and clinical training
- Employee recognition and growth programs
- Locally owned and operated with company longevity and stability.
- Access to company supervisors for support 24x7x365
If you are seeking a rewarding career opportunity with a growing healthcare company that values its employees and patients, then apply now to join the APHC family!
Responsibilities of the RN role include:
- Assist as assigned with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, toileting and elimination, airway clearance/respiratory care/BiPAP, g-tube feeding, enema administration, and seizure protocols.
- Ability to identify symptoms of high blood pressure and poor circulation and check blood pressure and heart rate vital signs.
- Ability to read non-verbal cues from client.
- Assist as assigned with mobility, transfers and/or range of motion exercises for client with limited ambulation and mobility.
- Furnish services, treatments and diagnostic and preventive procedures as assigned per the plan of care, following agency policies.
- Assuring the development, implementation, and updates of the individualized plan of care.
- Initiate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
- Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient’s condition.
- Teach and counsel the patient and family/significant others regarding the nursing care needs and other related problems of the patient at home.
- Maintain and complete records of observations, treatments, and care of patient. Help update the patient plan of care.
- Participate in patient care conferences to discuss the need for involvement of other members of the health team, such as physical therapist or speech language pathologist.
- Accept and perform orders; LPN orders are cosigned by RN.
- Administer medications and treatments as ordered.
- Provide appropriate information about patients to other agencies/ individuals involved in patient's care as needed.
- Immediately report to RN Supervisor any patient incidents/variances or complaints and submit any changes in schedule daily.
Other Job Requirements:
- Able to lift 95 LBS
- Current Colorado RN license in good standing
- BLS CPR certified
- At least 2 years of nursing experience preferred
- Nursing students are welcome to apply
- Must be willing to travel surrounding areas
A Physicians Home Care LLC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $34.00 - $37.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How long have you worked in the home health field?
- Do you have g-tube experience?
- Do you have experience with Bi-pap machines and suctioning?
- Do you have seizure monitoring and protocol experience?
- Do you have experience monitoring for circulation issues?
- Are you able to lift up to 93 lbs without adaptive equipment?
- Have you worked 10-12 hours shifts previously? What is your preference?
- Do you have experience with clients that are a high aspiration risk?
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- RN: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Fountain, CO 80817 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Fountain, CO 80817: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $34 - $37