URGENT HIRE: Geriatric LPN/RN – Trach/G-Tube | Friday–Sunday | St. Petersburg, FL
NurseCore
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- Location
- St. Petersburg, FL
- Work style
- On-site
- Posted
- Nov 5
- Today
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About the company
NurseCore
Hospital & health care · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
What you'll do
- 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 equipment and observe the dressing and surrounding skin
- Assist with repositioning, turning, and pressure injury prevention
- Recognize and respond appropriately to changes in the client's condition
- Document nursing assessments, interventions, and patient responses
What you need
- Current, unrestricted Florida LPN or RN license
- Minimum of one year of nursing experience in a supervised setting within the past three years
- Tracheostomy and G-tube experience
- Wound VAC monitoring experience
- Experience with oxygen monitoring and respiratory care
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- Successful completion of required Relias competency and skills assessments
- Geriatric, private duty, or medically complex patient care experience (preferred)
Key skills
Tracheostomy and G-tube experienceWound VAC monitoring experienceCurrent CPR/BLS certificationAbility to work independently
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Perks
- Daily or weekly pay options
- Direct deposit
- Health benefits
- Bonus opportunities
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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
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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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