A Day in the Life of a Care Options for Kids Nurse
You start your day by touching base with your care team, whether that's mom, dad, or the nurse you are relieving. For added ease, in-depth information on your client is available on our dedicated EHR platform.
Your client greets you warmly. Though she's non-verbal, she'll smile and reach out to touch your face and put her head to your chest for a cuddle. She's excited to see you. After disconnecting her ventilator, which she only needs at night, it's time for breakfast and a light sponge bath.
From there, every day is a new adventure. You may decide to head outdoors to gaze at clouds, hunt for ladybugs, or make flower crowns. You may set up a living room campout or travel back in time with a book until it's time for lunch. Throughout the day, you prepare and deliver her medications and perform her routine trach and g-tube care, documenting the dosages and treatments within your dedicated EHR platform, where you're able to view and compare notes and assessments easily and electronically. While your client takes a late afternoon nap, you finalize your electronic documentation and touch base with the relieving member of your care team before heading home.
Whatever the day brings, a day in the life of a Care Options for Kids nurse feels less like work and more like caring for family. It's an opportunity to build your clinical expertise while shaping the lives of your client and their loved ones every single day.
Benefits for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Registered Nurses (RNs)
- Paid time off (PTO) and flexible schedule
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Weekly pay and direct deposit
- 24/7 on-call for support
- Competitive pay
- Training opportunities
- Access to a simple, easy-to-use website that supports your everyday functions
- Rack up Stars for cash-value rewards. We believe in recognizing a job well done
- Discounts on movie tickets, car rentals, hotels, theme parks, and more
- Nurse referral bonus
Responsibilities for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Registered Nurses (RNs)
- One-to-one nursing care in a home environment
- Medication administration per physician orders
- Physician-ordered treatments for:
- Nutrition via a feeding tube
- Tracheostomy care
- Suctioning nasal, oral and/or endotracheal
- Ventilation care
- Seizure assessment and treatment
Requirements for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Registered Nurses (RNs)
- Current, active Florida RN or LPN license
- Current CPR card (obtained in-person, not online)
- G-tube, trach, vent experience or willing to train
- Alzheimer’s training (must be accredited by Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA) and minimum of 2 hours) *If needed, Care Options for Kids can provide the course
- 1-Hour DOEA Alzheimer’s Video (provided free of cost on the DOEA website)
- TB Skin Test (PPD) or TB Blood Test (QF)
