About the Opportunity:
Join a warm, supportive family in New Smyrna Beach as a Private Duty Nurse to care for our sweet young adult daughter in our home. She is non-verbal, non-ambulatory, with complex needs including seizure monitoring. She's a joy to care for. We are seeking a compassionate, long-term team member to provide skilled nursing in a quiet, family-oriented environment. This is not a PRN position-we value dedication and consistency.
Responsibilities:
- Provide skilled nursing care, including seizure monitoring and protocols, G-tube medication administration, and vital signs tracking.
- Support hospice care to ensure comfort and dignity, addressing needs related to respiratory health, skin integrity and nutrition.
- Operate and maintain equipment, including wheelchair, Hoyer lift, custom bath chair, suction machine, pulse oximeter and respiratory equipment.
- Assist with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming) and safe patient transfers.
- Offer companionship and emotional support to enhance quality of life.
- Document medical observations and communicate updates to family and healthcare providers.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable care environment.
Qualifications:
- Active RN/LPN license in Florida (or valid multi-state license).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Experience preferred with seizure monitoring, G-tube medication administration, enteral feeds, and respiratory equipment.
- Proficiency with Hoyer lift, wheelchair, and custom bath chair for safe transfers and care.
- Must have the ability to bend over to change her position or clothe her. The job is not appropriate for individuals with physical restrictions.
- Familiarity with complex conditions like seizures, respiratory care and positioning needs strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology and documentation.
- Compassionate, reliable, and excellent communicator.
- Willing to undergo a background check.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay with overtime opportunities.
- Comprehensive training on all equipment and care protocols.
- Calm, low-stress home setting with a kind patient and appreciative family.
- Note: Health insurance, PTO, and 401(k) available for full-time employees.
Why Work With Us?
This is a unique opportunity to build a meaningful, long-term connection with a young adult and her family. You'll work in a peaceful environment with full support to succeed, using your skills to make a daily difference in complex care.
How to Apply:
Ready to bring your expertise and heart to our home? Apply now with your resume and a brief note about why this role resonates with you. We're excited to connect with nurses committed to long-term, compassionate care.
Additional Details:
- Work Location: In-person at private home in New Smyrna Beach, FL.
- Medical Specialty: Home Health.
- Commitment: Long-term (no PRN).