Giving Home Health Care

In-home medical care for nuclear workers

Home Health RN/LPN

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeOak Ridge, TN, USA

About the Job

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university associate or baccalaureate school of nursing program.
Current state or compact license as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
Current CPR certification.
Completion of a TB test and physical examination.
Maintain required insurance.
Good interpersonal skills.
Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and move patients.
Ability to operate under stressful conditions and make quick decisions.
Dependable transportation and willingness to commute to the patient’s home.
Ability to provide basic medical management through medically fragile end-of-life care.
Must remain reachable and prepared to report to assigned patient homes during scheduled on-call hours.
Must be prepared to work patient shifts of up to 12 hours when activated.
Participation in a weekend on-call rotation may be required.

Responsibilities

Remain available and responsive during scheduled on-call hours.
Provide direct, one-on-one patient care in the patient’s home when activated.
Travel to assigned patient homes within a reasonable timeframe.
Deliver care in accordance with individualized care plans and clinical standards.
Document care accurately and communicate updates to the care team.
Execute physician-prescribed plans of care.
Complete compliant documentation of care in the system of record.
Manage and administer prescribed medications, treatments, and therapies.
Conduct patient assessments and coordinate care.
Perform activities associated with daily living.
Monitor vital signs and gastrointestinal intake and output.
Assess skin integrity and administer wound care.
Monitor changes in the patient’s condition, including weight changes, self-care abilities, and indicators of disease progression.
Communicate with family members, physicians, case managers, and other designated individuals regarding patient health.
Provide education and training to patients, their families, and home health aides.
Work one-on-one with patients in their homes to provide a comfortable environment.
Collaborate with and supervise Certified Nursing Assistants and Personal Care Attendants.
Perform other personal care services as necessary to meet patient needs.

Desired Qualifications

At least one year of experience as an RN or LPN in a clinical or home health setting.
Ability to assist with two-person transfers.

Salary Range: 35 to 50 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-hour-wage)

We are currently seeking dependable and flexible RN/ LPN in the Oak Ridge and Knoxville, TN area supporting one-on-one, in-home patient care. This role is ideal for nurses who are looking for additional income opportunities while maintaining flexibility in their schedule.

This position primarily involves being available during scheduled on-call hours to provide coverage if a patient care need arises.

This role is a 1099 contract opportunity, with care being provided at the patient’s residence.

• Compensation includes $10/hour for scheduled on-call availability, even if no patient assignment occurs during the shift. If shift coverage is required, nurses will be compensated for time worked at their regular base hourly rate in addition to the $10/hour on-call pay.
• Nurses must remain reachable and able to report to assigned patient homes within a reasonable timeframe during scheduled on-call hours. Failure to respond may result in forfeiture of on-call pay and removal from the on-call list.
• If activated, nurses must be prepared to travel to a patient’s home during their scheduled on-call hours and work shifts of up to 12 hours as needed.

Scheduling:
• 12-hour or 24-hour on-call periods available
• Weekend on-call rotation participation may be req

Schedule: (12-hour shifts; 7:00 am to 7:00 pm) Days, Nights, and Weekend Hours available.

Offers are contingent upon passing a background check.

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Responsibilities

Remain available and responsive during scheduled on-call hours
Provide direct, one-on-one patient care in the home if activated
Travel to assigned patient homes within a reasonable timeframe
Deliver care in accordance with individualized care plans and clinical standards
Document care accurately and communicate updates to the care team
Execute physician prescribed plans of care.
Complete compliant documentation of the care provided in the system of record.
Manage and administer prescribed medication, treatment, and therapies.
Conduct patient assessments, coordination of care
Perform various activities associated with daily living.
Monitor vitals and GI intake and output.
Assess skin integrity and administer wound care.
Monitor for changes in the patient’s condition such as weight loss/gain, self-care abilities, and indicators of disease progression.
Communicate with family members, physicians, case managers, and other prescribed individuals regarding the health of the patients.
Provide education and training to the patient, their family, and/or the Home Health Aide.
Work with patients to be done one-on-one in the patients home to provide for a comfortable environment.
Collaborate with and supervise Certified Nursing Assistants and Personal Care Attendants.
Perform other personal care services as necessary to meet the patient’s needs.

On-Call Expectations

Must remain reachable and prepared to report to assigned patient homes during scheduled on-call hours

Failure to respond or report as required may result in forfeiture of on-call pay and removal from the on-call roster

Must be prepared to work patient shifts of up to 12 hours when activated

Scheduling

12-hour shifts available

Participation in a weekend on-call rotation may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, licensing, and certification: graduate of an accredited college or university, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing

Current State or Compact License as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.

Current CPR certification

TB test and physical examination

Maintain required insurance.

Good interpersonal skills

Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity

Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods, with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move patients.

Ability to operate under stressful conditions and make quick decisions.

Must have dependable transportation and be willing to commute to the patient’s home.

Ability to provide basic medical management up to medically fragile end of life care.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum of 1 year experience as an RN/LPN in a clinical or home health setting.

Ability to assist with two person assist

About the Company

Giving Home Health Care

In-home medical care for nuclear workers

Giving Home Health Care provides in-home medical care through customized care plans for people who have contracted illnesses related to working in nuclear energy programs. It delivers professional medical care, skilled nursing, and home support in the patient's own residence. Clients or their insurance providers pay for comprehensive care plans, which are tailored to each patient’s medical needs and occupational hazards. The company differentiates itself by serving a very specific niche—nuclear energy workers with related illnesses—offering personalized, in-home services from a coordinated team to ensure comfort and continuity of care. Its goal is to help patients recover or manage their conditions at home, improving quality of life while reducing the need for hospitalization.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Debt Financing
Total funding: $300M
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2012

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