Registered Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse

Saratoga Medical has exciting respite care opportunities for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) and/or a Registered Nurses (RN) at Joint base Lewis-Mc. Chord. This is an amazing opportunity to provide care and services to members of our military and their families under the Exceptional Family Member Program . There are two levels of care provided, three and four.

Level three (3) will work up to 20 hours per month & Level four (4) up to 32 hours per month in the family's home. Schedules will be coordinated between the family and health care provider. Level 3 Qualification Path: Path 1: Degree: Associate or bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., child development, special education) and experience working with individuals with special needs.

Path 2: Certification: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with three years of experience working with individuals with special needs. Path 3: Experience: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or related degree with a minimum of four years of direct documented experience working with individuals with special needs.

Responsibilities

Level III Providers: Shall assist with daily living activities, including meal preparation, bathing, feeding, toileting, lifting, positioning, dressing, and ensuring the safety of the individual. Level 4 Qualification Path: Path 1: RN License: A current Registered Nurse (RN) license Path 2: LPN License: A current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with at least five years of experience working with individuals with special needs.

Path 3: Degree & Complex Experience: A Registered Nurse (RN) OR a bachelor's degree in a related field. With a minimum of 3 years of complex experience with special needs.

Responsibilities

Level IV Providers: Shall perform all Level III duties and deliver care for more complex conditions, including seizure activity, tube feedings, tracheotomy suctioning, and monitoring of home medical equipment. REQUIRED BY ALL:

• Tier 1 Background Investigation.
• National Sex Offender Registry check.
• State and local child abuse registry checks.
• Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate, which must be obtained from a course that includes a hands-on, in-person skills assessment. Online-only certifications are not acceptable. Saratoga Medical Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discharge, compensation or any other term or condition of employment on the basis of race, religion, color, age (over age 39), sex, national origin, or on the basis of disability if the employee can perform the essential functions of the job, with a reasonable accommodation if necessary.