Administrative Skills, Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR Certification, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Competency, Clinical Support, Communication Skills, Documentation, Emergency Response, Home Care, Infection Control, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Medication Administration, Nursing, Nursing Home, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Safety, Registered Nurse (RN), Safety Standards, Tracheotomy, Treatment Plan
Matrix Home Care is seeking an experienced and dependable Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse for a private duty nursing case in Lauderhill, Florida.
Location: Lauderhill, FL
Position Type: Private Duty Nursing / Home Care
Schedule: Three days per week
Shift: Day shift, 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
Start Date: As soon as possible
Position Overview
This is a one-on-one home care opportunity providing skilled nursing care during 12-hour day shifts. The nurse must be comfortable working independently in the home environment and have current hands-on experience with tracheostomy and G-tube care.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one skilled nursing care in the patient’s home
- Perform routine tracheostomy care and suctioning
- Monitor respiratory status and recognize changes in condition
- Provide G-tube care, feedings, hydration, and medication administration
- Monitor vital signs and complete ongoing patient assessments
- Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders
- Follow the established plan of care
- Maintain infection-control and patient-safety standards
- Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Communicate changes in the patient’s condition to the clinical team and family
- Respond appropriately to emergencies
- Maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable care environment
Qualified Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses with tracheostomy and G-tube experience are encouraged to apply.
Requirements
- Active and unrestricted Florida RN or LPN license
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- Current hands-on tracheostomy and G-tube experience
- Private duty nursing or home care experience preferred
- Strong assessment and clinical judgment skills
- Ability to work independently in a home setting
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- Dependable attendance and reliable transportation
- Ability to work three 12-hour day shifts per week
- Completion of all required onboarding and employment documentation
Benefits
Benefits
- Consistent three-day weekly schedule
- Twelve-hour day shifts
- Weekly pay through direct deposit
- One-on-one patient care
- Clinical and administrative support
- Opportunity for additional private duty assignments
- Meaningful work supporting the patient’s safety and independence at home
Background Screening Requirement
Under Florida law, this role is subject to background screening under Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, including fingerprinting and review for eligibility before employment.
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