What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver for Medically Fragile Patients position at Advanced Care Partners?
About the Job:
Advanced Care Partners is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to provide essential care for medically fragile children and adults in their homes or schools. This role involves delivering high-quality routine nursing care, monitoring patients' progress, educating families on proper care procedures, and maintaining excellent communication with staff and patients.
Responsibilities:
- Provide advanced medical care to assigned patients, including those with feeding tubes, tracheostomies, ventilators, and central venous lines.
- Closely monitor patients' progress, identifying any changes in their condition and taking appropriate action.
- Educate and train patients and their families on proper care procedures.
- Maintain exceptional written and verbal communication with staff, patients, and families.
- Uphold Advanced Care Partners' policies and procedures while delivering exceptional care.
Requirements:
- Valid RN license in Georgia or Nurse Licensure Compact (NCL).
- Active CPR certification.
- Two or more years of experience preferred; new graduates accepted based on completion of preceptorship.
- Valid PPD skin test.
- Physical Requirements: standing, sitting, reaching, bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting up to 50 pounds or more.
