RN in Wilkes Barre, Luzerne County PA (18702) - Golden Care Powered By SwiftShift
Wilkes-Barre, PA
About the Job
Home Care But Different. Very Different.
SwiftShift is revolutionizing home care in America by empowering caregivers to take charge of their professional lives like never before.
Unlike any other home care agency - At SwiftShift, as a caregiver, you're the captain of your ship, delivering top-notch care in collaboration with your local care team. The back office staff is supporting you, not overseeing you. This model of care is called - Self-Managed Team Model, we are the only company in the country doing it.
Effective Pay Rate
When you work at SwiftShift, you are paid per your Effective Pay Rate. Effective Pay Rate has 4 major components:
Service Pay - This is the rate paid to you for delivering in-home services to the client.
Client Support Pay - This is the rate paid to you for supporting clients within your team.
Service Continuity Pay - This is the pay that is paid to every employee for every 500 hours of in-home services delivered.
Weekly Team Pay = This is the pay that is paid to every member of the care team who has delivered 30 or more hours of in-home services without any overtime.
About the Client
22 y/o Female from Wilkes Barre, PA in need of care
Client Story
**Job Posting: Skilled Nurse for Full-Time Care (Evenings to Nights, 24/7)****Position:** Skilled Nurse **Type:** Full-Time (Evenings to Nights, 24/7) **Salary:** Competitive, based on experience**About Serena:** Serena is a 22-year-old young woman who requires compassionate and dedicated care. She has been diagnosed with Intellectual Disability, Cerebral Palsy, Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, and is at high risk for seizures. Serena requires skilled nursing care to ensure her safety and well-being around the clock.**Key Responsibilities:**- **Tracheostomy Care:** Daily management and care of Serena's tracheostomy, including routine suctioning to maintain airway patency.- **Incontinence Care:** Provide incontinence care to prevent skin breakdown, ensuring Serena's comfort and dignity.- **PEG Tube Feeding:** Administer PEG tube feedings three times a day, monitoring for choking risks.- **Seizure Monitoring:** Vigilantly monitor Serena for any signs of seizures, ensuring prompt response to any episodes.- **Fluid Intake and Output Monitoring:** Track Serena's fluid intake and output to maintain her hydration and overall health.- **Assistance with ADLs:** Provide full assistance with Serena's Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.- **Transfer Assistance:** Assist with safe transfers, ensuring Serena's mobility needs are met with care and attention.**Qualifications:**- Current and valid nursing license.- Experience in caring for individuals with complex medical needs, including tracheostomy care, seizure management, and PEG tube feeding.- Compassionate, patient, and understanding nature, with a commitment to providing high-quality care.- Ability to work evenings and nights, with flexibility for 24/7 coverage.**Why Join Our Team?**- Be part of a supportive and caring environment.- Make a meaningful difference in Serena's life and her family's well-being.- Competitive compensation with benefits for full-time staff.If you have the skills, experience, and heart to provide the care Serena needs, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your resume and cover letter detailing your experience and why you are the right fit for this role.This job post aims to find a skilled and compassionate nurse for Serena, emphasizing the critical nature of the role and the care required.
Diagnosis
Unspecified ID, CP, lawynx-gastaut syndrome, focal, grnadmal seizure, non-ambutalory
Skills Required
tracheostomy care; incontinence and skin care; PEG tube feeding; Seizure monitoring; ADLs and safety monitoring
Hours required
Monday:Evening,NightTuesday:Evening,NightWednesday:Evening,NightThursday:Evening,NightFriday:Evening,NightSaturday:Evening,NightSunday:Evening,Night
Household Attributes
siblings; parents; smoke-free
Care Start Date
08/30/2024
Hourly Rate
$33/h
Job Requisition ID
PDN-RN-4488
Care Team Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off and sick days
- Flexible scheduling
- Weekly pay
- Direct deposit
- Annual membership to Nurse.com
The Expectation
We are able to pay our direct caregivers the highest rates in the industry. We are committed to caring for our team to ensure they are able to take care of their clients. The nurses and aides that work for us take full responsibility for managing their client care. Our teams love their freedom, but they respect and value the ownership that comes with it. While this is not the traditional home care agency, we take pride in how we treat our nurses and we do so in order to provide the best possible care to our clients.
Apply today to join our team. We look forward to meeting you!
