Private Duty Nurse (Rn, Lvn, Lpn) - Austin

Job Title: Private Duty Nurse (RN, LVN, LPN) - Day and Overnight Shifts Available

Location: Austin, Texas

Start Date: Immediate

Type: Full-Time, Long-Term (Hiring multiple positions to cover 24/7 care. Applicants will work three 12-hour shifts per week.)

Position Summary: We are seeking a team of compassionate and experienced Private Duty Nurses to care for a client who is non-verbal, developmentally delayed, and weighs 80 lbs. This long-term opportunity offers comprehensive training and professional growth opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Provide skilled nursing care according to the care plan.

• Administer medications and treatments.

• Perform wound care and assist with showering/bathing.

• Manage G-tube feedings and perform frequent mouth care.

• Lift, turn, suction, and transfer the client via lifting or Hoyer Lift.

• Support physical therapy recommendations and exercises.

• Ensure the client's safety and comfort throughout the night.

• Engage the client in activities such as talking, singing, laughing, walking, and playing music.

• Communicate effectively with the client's family and other healthcare professionals.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records.

Qualifications:

• Valid license in Texas. (RN, LVN, LPN)

• At least 1 year of nursing experience.

• Experience with medication administration, wound care, and G-tube feedings.

• Ability to lift and transfer the client.

• Experience with special needs clients.

• Energetic, patient, and compassionate.

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

About Us: CareFor brings compassion and order to the complexity of care giving. Founded in 2000, we are committed to earning the trust of our clients by going above and beyond. Our unique, holistic approach is embedded across our entire organization.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay.

• Comprehensive training and support.

• Long-term employment opportunities.

• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

CareFor is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.