About Family First
Family First Homecare provides exceptional homecare services to children with life-long health conditions. We live by our values of telling the truth, owning the details, and raising the bar, working hard to make your job an experience that you enjoy every day. Family First gives you the support you need to do your best work and provide exceptional one-on-one care to your patients in the comfort of their homes. Join us become a part of our family and the families you care for.
About Family First
Family First Homecare provides exceptional homecare services to children with life-long health conditions. We live by our values of telling the truth, owning the details, and raising the bar, working hard to make your job an experience that you enjoy every day. Family First gives you the support you need to do your best work and provide exceptional one-on-one care to your patients in the comfort of their homes. Join us become a part of our family and the families you care for.
Specific cases:
Acuity: G tube / Trach/ Vent
Pay: $28–$32/hr
Available Shifts:
Skills Required: G-Tube, Trach/Vent
Patient: 17-year-old female, total care, nonverbal
Notes: Trach/vent used at night and PRN. Lives with grandparents. One cat in home. RN or LPN with IV Certification required.
Pay: $28–$35/hr
Available Shifts:
Skills Required: G-Tube, Trach/Vent
Patient: 17-year-old male
Notes: TBI, globally delayed, fixed pupils, total care. Frequent repositioning and two-person lift required. Lives with mother, sister, nephew, and grandmother. Current night nurse coming off case in two weeks.
Pay: $28–$35/hr
Available Shifts:
Skills Required: G-Tube
Patient: 11-year-old male
Notes: School case. Nurse attends school with patient. Small dogs in home.
Pay: $28–$32/hr
Available Shifts:
Skills Required: G-Tube, Trach/Vent
Patient: 2-year-old female
Notes: Trach and vent (currently capped). Nurses recently backed out. Potential transition to PPEC.
Pay: $27–$32/hr
Available Shifts:
Skills Required: TPN/Lipids
Patient: 17-year-old male (CCT)
Notes: RN required. Must have TPN/Lipids experience.
Pay: $28–$32/hr
Available Shifts:
Skills Required: G-Tube, Trach
Patient: 29-year-old male
Notes: Globally delayed. Dogs in home. RN or LPN with IV Certification required.
Pay: $27–$31/hr
Available Shifts:
Skills Required: G-Tube, TPN
Patient: 3-year-old female
Notes: Potty training in progress. RN only.
Pay: $27–$30/hr
Available Shifts:
Skills Required: G-Tube
Patient: 12-year-old male with CP
Notes: Small teacup Shih Tzu in home.
Pay: $27–$31/hr
Available Shifts:
Skills Required: G-Tube
Patient: 11-year-old male
Notes: School case. Nurse attends school with patient. Small dogs in home.
Pay: $27–$32/hr
Available Shifts:
Skills Required: G-Tube, Trach/Vent
Patient: 2-year-old female
Notes: Trach and vent in home.
Pay: $28–$33/hr
Available Shifts:
Skills Required: G-Tube, Trach, Vent, IV
Patient: 29-year-old male
Notes: Vent used only at night or during illness. Nurse must remain vent competent. Dogs in home.
Pay: $28–$35/hr
Available Shifts:
Skills Required: TPN/Lipids
Patient: 17-year-old male
Notes: No pets or siblings in home. RN required.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Accountable for providing care that is based on licensure/certification within the scope of practice.
Performs admission, transfer, re-certification, resumption of care and discharge paperwork as assigned.
Maintains an updated clinical record on each patient at all times, meeting required deadlines for documentation.
Evaluates the effectiveness of nursing service to the patient and family on an ongoing basis.
Consults with physicians concerning alterations of patient care plans, documentation of changes in patient care and reports all changes in care to the nurse supervisor.
Supports FFHC’s mission by mentoring and/or coaching new employees during patient specific orientations.
Educates patients and their caregivers on topics related to patients' care needs.
Performs supervision for LPNs and Aides in the home as assigned.
Participates in FFHC Quality Assurance Performance Improvement program (QAPI) as requested.
Attends and/or completes all mandatory training/ in-services as assigned.
Submits required personnel file documentation in a timely manner.
Adheres to FFHC compliance and ethics expectations.
Maintains patient and family confidentiality.
Maintains professional, supportive, and responsive interpersonal communication skills.
Assesses physical, functional, psychosocial, and cognitive status of the home care patient utilizing interview observations and physical exam techniques.
Assesses the home environment for safety and infection control.
Incorporates multidisciplinary data into the nursing assessment of the home care patient.
Provides ongoing nursing assessment with the patient, family, and home environment to determine physiologic or psychosocial risk. Applies previous nursing experience and base of knowledge and adapts with the patient and family in a home setting.
Assesses for the presence of advanced directives and facilitates further action in obtaining information about or implementing advanced directives if indicated.
Participates in committees/meeting.
Performs other duties as assigned.
ROLE QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
RN or LPN Nursing Degree. Unencumbered RN or LPN License in the state of employment or Multi-State license through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact where recognized
1 year of demonstrated experience
Valid driver license with proof of insurance in applicable states
Clear background screening
Working knowledge of Nurse Practice Acts
Must provide valid and current CPR card/certificate that includes in person instructor led hands-on skills check
Clear Hep B Screening in applicable states
Clear TB Screening in applicable states
STATE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:
Florida:
Illinois:
Valid driver license with proof of insurance: Not required. Staff are prohibited from driving patients.
Hep B Screening: Not a prerequisite for hire. Completed as part of the onboarding process.
Pennsylvania:
Additional Background Screening: Child Abuse, and FBI check.
Must complete TB screening with 2 step PPD, or 1 step PPD with proof of 2 step PPD administration within the last year.
Texas:
N/A
KEY COMPETENCIES
The ability to read and communicate in English both verbally and in writing.
WORKING CONDITIONS/EQUIPMENT USE
Work is performed in the patient’s home - not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Training may be performed in an office setting.
Must be able to lift up to thirty-five pounds (35) pounds without an assisted lifting device.
Frequent use of office machines to include telephone, computer, and printer.
JOB DESCRIPTION DISCLAIMER:
This job description is an overview of the duties and responsibilities assigned to the role identified below. It is not intended to cover every work assignment the job may have, but rather to cover those work assignments which are essential, predominant, and recurring. Responsibilities and duties may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.
PAY PHILOSOPHY:
The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role. Some roles at Family First Homecare have a corresponding compensation plan which may include a bonus at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role.
KEY DETAILS:
** This role requires travel to patients' homes to deliver care. The work schedule may include varying shift lengths (8, 10, or 12 hours) and may require availability on any day of the week, Sunday through Saturday.
Family First Homecare is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran’s status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.
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Family First HomeCare, LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Family First HomeCare complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.