Omni Healthcare is looking to for talented and compassionate nurses to service our medically fragile children in Georgia! We believe in providing quality customer service to our patients, families, and amazing team of caregivers!

Our caregivers deserve the very best and that is why we offer the following benefits:

• Flexible scheduling
• 24/7 on-call supervisory support
• Free, unlimited training classes
• Personalized training
• Competitive compensation
• Weekly Pay
• Referral Bonus
• Awards and recognition programs
• Career advancement opportunities
• Work one-on-one with a patient

General Purpose of Position:

The Registered Nurse (RN)/Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for the client’s personal care needs and surrounding and may supply temporary relief (respite) for the client’s primary caregiver. The LPN provides care in a home setting.

Primary Responsibilities:

Registered Nurse (RN)

• Direct Child Care: Physical assessment; developmental assessment, respiratory treatments; vital signs; enteral and oral feedings; ostomy care; dressings and skin care; proper positioning and orthotics applications; medication administration by all routes; phlebotomy and IV therapy; and any other interventions ordered by a physician that are within the scope of the nursing license.
• Parent/Child Education and Training: Formal and informal teaching directed to parent/child/guardian regarding all aspects of the child’s care, including treatments; equipment use and maintenance; stress reduction; health maintenance; rehabilitation; and any other medical, nursing, psychosocial, or developmental need. The nurse researches topics for which parents desire/need information, creates reference files for future use, and provides parents with written materials and models to facilitate teaching.
• Developmental Interventions: Includes proper positioning; therapeutic play appropriate to age level; educational activities as appropriate, implementing the Therapy Care Plan as written by the physiotherapists; and providing a loving and nurturing environment for the child.
• Psychosocial Support: responsible for the observation of parent/child interactions and parent’s involvement with child’s care; being available to parents for listening and providing positive support; and making referrals to Social Work or Psychologist as needed.
• Interdisciplinary Team: Attends all appropriate staff meetings and case meetings; knows all consultants and what the scope of their functions is; communicates freely and concisely via verbal or written means to all members of the healthcare team; knows all community resources and makes referrals as necessary.
• Professionalism: Keeps an attractive and professional appearance and adheres to the dress code; communication with others is always polite and not profane; knows and adheres to the Standards for Person-Centered Caring; reads current research and literature related to this field and always strives to update knowledge base; and relates to parents on an intimate but PROFESSIONAL level.
• Policies and Procedures: Knows, reviews and suggests revisions for all Caring Hearts pediatric extended policies and procedures; knows all patient histories and reviews patient protocols of care on a regular basis; knows all emergency procedures, including fire and CPR; is familiar with and knows policies for use of all medical and administrative forms; knows how to use phone, security system and intercoms.
• Environment and Safety: Keeps patient areas clean and free of safety hazards; keeps common areas clean and free of debris; checks patient toys and equipment regularly for safety problems; is familiar with the safe operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of all equipment in the facility; knows fire safety codes and how to use the fire alarm, security system and fire extinguishers; does all laundry and dishes as needed, when not delegated to another staff member; separates medical trash for proper disposal as per codes; empties garbage daily and as needed; strictly adheres to all Infection Control Policies and Procedures; documents unusual incidents on the Incident Report Form; ensures the safety of parents and other visitors; and protects self from injury and infection while at work.
• Supervises work of LPN’s CNA/Techs responsible for the care of the children.
• Primary Nurse Functions: Assumes a load of primary patients with special responsibility for: updates and revises protocol of care monthly or more often as needed; continuously supervises child’s progress and parent’s status to evaluate appropriateness of child’s care plan and makes revisions as necessary; and remains available to child’s family for consultation at all times.
• Supervises the maintenance of patient records, keeping them complete and accurate.
• Participates in orientation and assists with training of all nursing staff.
• Serves as a positive role model in providing guidance for LPN’s and nursing staff responsible to them. Serves as coach and resource.
• Thorough understanding and compliance with the standards for person centered caring; assist children to attain the highest level of growth and development.
• Maintains the security of the premises and reports unusual occurrences to proper authority.
• Deals effectively with families and communities in order to provide a positive image to the public.
• Learn, absorb and apply professional training, follow doctor’s orders, and maintain standards of care.
• Perceive differences in patient behavior and recognize symptoms and the ability to communicate effectively in writing, by telephone, and in personal contacts.
• Organize work procedures, assume responsibility, and tactfully supervise others.
• Manage LPN’s , CNA/Tech and serve as a role model.
• Effectively adhere to all established policies and guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

• Assist with employee orientation.
• Supervise the performance of PCA work assignments to clients.
• Evaluates the client’s needs during the initial face to face visit and subsequent visits.
• Identifies the appropriate staff to provide the care needed.
• Develops and revises client service plans as appropriate.
• Reviews the contents of the service plan at least quarterly to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and internal quality controls.
• Completes clinical record reviews, nursing notes, and documentation of supervisory visits.
• Supervises any services provided for medically fragile clients and defines those types of clients appropriately. (If Applicable)
• Conducts in service training for staff.
• Report any problems or progress to the Administrator.
• Responsible for skilled nursing cases to perform wound care and medication management
• Other administrative duties as assigned by the Administrator.

Education, Skills and Experience Requirements:

• Appropriate level of entry degree to practice as a licensed RN/LPN in the State of Georgia
• Maintain CPR and First Aid certification, and annual TB screening
• A current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Georgia.
• Two (2) years’ experience in skilled nursing. Experience working with the kids to elderly, physically and mentally disabled is preferred.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Environment: Work is performed primarily in a home setting with extensive patient contact. Due to the nature of the work, the LPN may be exposed to bodily fluids and odors on an occasional basis.
• Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work with a patient; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (up to 30 lbs); and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
• Vision: Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Hearing: Hear in a normal audio range, with or without correction.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Omni Healthcare Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

Shifts:

Days: Flexible

Time: Flexible

Qualifications:
Active CPR certification (skills & cognitive)
Valid PPD
Valid RN Georgia or Compact license
***************Experience in pediatrics preferred*****************

Medical specialties:
Home Health
Pediatrics

Experience:
Pediatrics: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:
CPR Certification (required)
RN (Preferred)