Position Overview
We are seeking a compassionate, highly skilled nurse to provide 1-on-1 care for a female patient with complex medical needs in a warm, family-oriented home environment. The patient is a beloved matriarch of a large, supportive family and requires a dedicated nurse to manage multi-system health challenges. This is a highly desirable case with an incredibly supportive, close-knit family in a beautiful, smoke-free, pet-free home. This family has been together for 68 years, has 11 children (plus 2 adopted), and provides exceptional support to the nurses in their home. A caregiver is also present for her husband, a Korean War veteran.
The Clinical Details
- Patient: 85-year-old female.
- Care Needs: Trach care, indwelling catheter management, and total care (non-weight bearing).
- Medical Profile: History of stroke/TIAs, Type II Diabetes (insulin-dependent), bilateral foot drop, and oxygen PRN.
- Environment: A high-support home with a very involved family. She is hard of hearing (uses hearing aids), so a patient and clear communicator is a must.
Clinical Needs:
Trach care, total care (non-weight-bearing), indwelling catheter, oxygen PRN, Type II diabetes with insulin, bilateral foot drop, diabetic neuropathy, chronic UTIs, history of stroke and TIAs.
Available Shifts
- Days: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Thursdays).
- Nights: 8:00 PM – 8:00 AM (Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Every Other Friday/Saturday).
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled nursing care (trach/vent care, medication administration, catheter care)
- Monitor and document patient condition and vital signs
- Assist with daily living activities (ADLs)
- Communicate with families and care teams
- Maintain safe, high-quality, patient-centered care
Schedule & Pay
- Full-time and part-time shifts available
- Day, night, and weekend shifts
- Weekly pay + optional daily pay
- Competitive pay based on experience
Why Work at Centria?
✅ 1:1 Patient Care
✅ Flexible scheduling
✅ Paid training and shadow shifts
✅ 24/7 clinical support
✅ Career advancement opportunities
✅ Health benefits and Sick Time for eligible employees
Qualifications
- Active RN or LPN license in the state of Michigan
- Home care or private duty experience preferred (not required)
- Trach/vent experience a plus (training provided)
- Strong communication and critical thinking skills
Patient Population
- Pediatrics (birth–21 years)
- Adults with complex medical needs
About Centria Healthcare
Centria Healthcare is a Michigan-based home healthcare provider specializing in private duty nursing, complex pediatric care, and catastrophic injury services.
Apply today to join a team making a real impact through one-on-one care.
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