JOB DESCRIPTION:
If you are a nurse who wants to make a difference while working with a fun-loving young individual and wants to be part of a close-knit family, please apply today!
Cottonwood Community Alternatives, Inc. is a private, non-profit agency that was established in 1991 to provide residential and day program services to Colorado citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Cottonwood’s motto is “People Serving People,” and that is what we strive to do both for the individuals we support and our employees.
We are seeking multiple energetic private duty nurses (RN or LPN) for a young, fun-loving, medically fragile individual living at home with his family.
PAY SCALE:
- $50-$60/hour. Based on experience.
- HIRING BONUS: $2,000 hiring bonus for full-time nurse! $1,000 is paid at 6 months of employment and $1,000 is paid at 1 year of employment.
SHIFTS:
- Overnight Shift: Coverage is needed for ALL nights (Monday-Sunday) 6pm - 6am
- NOTE: Overnight shifts are awake overnight hours for skilled care.
JOB DUTIES include but are not limited to:
- Airway clearance
- Ordering/stocking medications and supplies as needed
- Skilled nursing care
- Performing passive ROM as needed
- Assisting in 2-person transfers
- Must be familiar with and comfortable using the following DME and medical supplies:
- G-tube feeds and care
- Suctioning
- BiPAP
- Pulse ox monitor
- Respiratory maintenance
- Oxygen concentrator and other O2 supplies
ABOUT THE INDIVIDUAL:
This individual is a young adult male who is in college. He his very close with his family as well as the nurses who support him. He is of strong mind and heart and will win you over with his courage, humor, positivity, and selfless actions. This young man is faith-based and enjoys Marvel, his friends, and music. Nurses working with this individual are expected to meet his socio-emotional needs as well as his medical needs. This includes engaging in meaningful conversation, playing board games and video games, assisting in communicating with friends virtually, and other means of enhancing his well-being. He requires frequent airway clearance/suctioning and line of sight care. He is able to verbally communicate his needs and wants, but needs hands-on assistance with all ADLs and recreational activities. Nurses supporting this individual can expect to be treated like family while on shift whether it's celebrating milestones together or participating in family outings or game and movie nights!
REQUIREMENTS:
- Active Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse
- Valid Driver’s License
- Clean Driving Record
- Previous experience with DME listed above
BENEFITS:
- Health Insurance (NOTE: Because the rate of pay and benefits are budget-based and determined by the individual's Medicaid waiver funds, this position is eligible for employee-only benefits. If employees wish to add family members to their plan, the rate of pay will be affected to factor that cost into the budget.)
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
- Flexible coverage can be coordinated with family and current nursing staff if a day/night is needed off.
"It has been my pleasure and a blessing to be able to care for this young man for nearly 3 years now. In that time, I have grown close to him and his family. Leaving behind the stress, drama, and politics of hospital life in exchange for a rewarding and fun (not to mention well-paying) job with this individual, has been the perfect career move for me. And I look forward to training and working with future nursing staff that get selected to join our team caring for this delightful young man!" - Dawn, Home Health RN
