Job Description

Job Description

About the Opportunity :

Join a warm, supportive family in New Smyrna Beach as a Private Duty Nurse to care for our sweet young adult daughter in our home. She is non-verbal, non-ambulatory, with complex needs including seizure monitoring. She’s a joy to care for. We are seeking a compassionate, long-term team member to provide skilled nursing in a quiet, family-oriented environment. This is not a PRN position—we value dedication and consistency.

Responsibilities :

• Provide skilled nursing care, including seizure monitoring and protocols, G-tube medication administration, and vital signs tracking.
• Support hospice care to ensure comfort and dignity, addressing needs related to respiratory health, skin integrity and nutrition.
• Operate and maintain equipment, including wheelchair, Hoyer lift, custom bath chair, suction machine, pulse oximeter and respiratory equipment.
• Assist with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming) and safe patient transfers.
• Offer companionship and emotional support to enhance quality of life.
• Document medical observations and communicate updates to family and healthcare providers.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable care environment.

Qualifications :

• Active RN/LPN license in Florida (or valid multi-state license).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Experience preferred with seizure monitoring, G-tube medication administration, enteral feeds, and respiratory equipment.
• Proficiency with Hoyer lift, wheelchair, and custom bath chair for safe transfers and care.
• Must have the ability to bend over to change her position or clothe her. The job is not appropriate for individuals with physical restrictions.
• Familiarity with complex conditions like seizures, respiratory care and positioning needs strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and documentation.
• Compassionate, reliable, and excellent communicator.
• Willing to undergo a background check.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay with overtime opportunities.
• Comprehensive training on all equipment and care protocols.
• Calm, low-stress home setting with a kind patient and appreciative family.
• Note: Health insurance, PTO, and 401(k) available for full-time employees.

Why Work With Us?

This is a unique opportunity to build a meaningful, long-term connection with a young adult and her family. You’ll work in a peaceful environment with full support to succeed, using your skills to make a daily difference in complex care.

How to Apply :

Ready to bring your expertise and heart to our home? Apply now with your resume and a brief note about why this role resonates with you. We’re excited to connect with nurses committed to long-term, compassionate care.

Additional Details:

• Work Location: In-person at private home in New Smyrna Beach, FL.
• Medical Specialty: Home Health.
• Commitment: Long-term (no PRN).

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