About the role
Location: South St. Petersburg, FL Position: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Registered Nurse (RN) Schedule: Friday, Saturday & Sunday Shift: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM | 12-Hour Day Shifts Hours Available: Up to 36 hours per week Employment Type: W-2 | Private Duty Home Care
IMMEDIATE NEED – FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY!
NurseCore is urgently seeking compassionate, dependable, and experienced LPNs and RNs to provide one-on-one skilled nursing care for an 82-year-old female client in South St. Petersburg, FL.
The client is bedbound and requires tracheostomy care, G-tube management, oxygen monitoring, and wound VAC monitoring.
We are looking for skilled nursing professionals who are comfortable caring for medically complex geriatric patients in a private home setting.
Available Shifts: Friday, Saturday & Sunday | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Why Join NurseCore?
* Competitive pay based on experience, license type, and client needs
* Daily or weekly pay options
* Direct deposit
* Health benefits available after 6 months of employment for employees consistently working 30 or more hours per week
* Bonus opportunities
* 24/7 access to friendly and supportive staff
* W-2 employment — no 1099 tax filing
Responsibilities
* Provide one-on-one skilled nursing care in the client's home
* Perform tracheostomy care, suctioning, and airway management as ordered
* Administer G-tube feedings, flushes, and medications as prescribed
* Monitor oxygen saturation, respiratory status, and vital signs
* Monitor wound VAC (negative pressure wound therapy) equipment for proper operation, seal integrity, drainage, and alarms
* Observe wound VAC dressing and surrounding skin for leakage, infection, or other complications
* Report changes in wound condition or wound VAC function to the clinical team
* Assist with repositioning, turning, and pressure injury prevention for a bedbound client
* Recognize and respond appropriately to changes in the client's condition
* Maintain infection-control and patient safety standards
* Accurately document nursing assessments, interventions, and patient responses
* Communicate effectively with the clinical team
* Follow physician orders, the established plan of care, and NurseCore policies
Qualifications
* Current, unrestricted Florida LPN or RN license
* Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience in a supervised setting within the past three (3) years
* Tracheostomy and G-tube experience required
* Wound VAC monitoring experience required
* Experience with oxygen monitoring and respiratory care
* Geriatric, private duty, or medically complex patient care experience preferred
* Current CPR/BLS certification
* Successful completion of required Relias competency and skills assessments
* AHCA Level 2 Background Screening or ability to obtain
* Negative TB screening within the past 1 year or chest X-ray within the past 5 years, subject to applicable screening requirements
* Ability to work independently and provide safe, high-quality nursing care
* Reliable transportation
* Availability for Friday, Saturday, and/or Sunday day shifts
* Must meet all applicable state and federal requirements
Apply Today!
Immediate staffing need! If you are an experienced LPN or RN seeking consistent Friday and weekend day shifts while making a meaningful difference in a patient's life, we encourage you to apply today!
Equal Opportunity Employer
NurseCore is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome qualified applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.
Background Screening Requirement
Applicants must complete a Florida AHCA Level 2 Background Screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. NurseCore will coordinate the screening process.
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