Registered Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse

Saratoga Medical has an exciting respite care opportunities for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) and/or a Registered Nurses (RN) in the Ft. Belvoir and surrounding areas. This is an amazing opportunity to provide care and services to members of our military and their families under the Exceptional Family Member Program.

Healthcare provider will work up to 32 hours per month in the family's home. Schedules will be coordinated between the family and healthcare provider.

Qualification Path:

Path 1: RN License: A current Registered Nurse (RN) license

Path 2: LPN License: A current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with at least five years of experience working with individuals with special needs.

Path 3: Degree & Complex Experience: A Registered Nurse (RN) OR a bachelor's degree in a related field. With a minimum of 3 years of complex experience with special needs.

Responsibilities:

Shall assist with daily living activities, including meal preparation, bathing, feeding, toileting, lifting, positioning, dressing, and ensuring the safety of the individual. As well as shall deliver care for more complex conditions, including seizure activity, tube feedings, tracheotomy suctioning, and monitoring of home medical equipment.

REQUIRED:

• Tier 1 Background Investigation.
• National Sex Offender Registry check.
• State and local child abuse registry checks.
• Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate, which must be obtained from a course that includes a hands-on, in-person skills assessment. Online-only certifications are not acceptable.
  
  

Saratoga Medical Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discharge, compensation or any other term or condition of employment on the basis of race, religion, color, age (over age 39), sex, national origin, or on the basis of disability if the employee can perform the essential functions of the job, with a reasonable accommodation if necessary.