Pediatriac Private Duty Nurse (RN/LPN)

First Day Homecare; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 64,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Competitive salary

Job summary

First Day Homecare seeks a Registered Nurse to provide home health nursing services under the Nurse Practice Act and care plans. You will supervise LPNs/LVNs and HHAs while delivering high-quality nursing care per agency policies and professional standards.

The role requires current RN license in the state of operation, CPR certification, and a valid driver’s license with auto insurance. This position reports to the Clinical Supervisor and emphasizes client-centered care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing (BSN preferred).
• Current license as a Registered Nurse in the state of operation.
• Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with automobile insured in accordance with state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Performs physical assessments of clients. May complete comprehensive assessments for client admissions and reassessments.
• Supervises LPN/LVNs and HHAs as directed by Clinical Supervisor.
• Reports changes in client condition promptly to the medical practitioner and care team.
• Participates in development of the client care plan.
• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to safety and infection prevention practices.
• Delegates tasks to LPN/LVNs and HHAs based on scope of practice.
• Performs other duties as deemed necessary.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Position Summary

Provides services to clients in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act, Agency

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Job description

Position Summary

Provides services to clients in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act, Agency policy, and accepted professional standards of practice. The Registered Nurse (RN) provides nursing services utilizing a comprehensive base of nursing theory under the direction of a medically approved care plan.

REPORTS TO: Clinical Supervisor

PROVIDES SUPERVISION TO: NA – No supervision responsibilities

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. BSN preferred.
• Current license as a Registered Nurse in the state of operation.
• Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with automobile insured in accordance with state and/or Agency requirements.

Agency requirements.

Essential Functions/Areas Of Accountability

• Assumes responsibility and accountability for the practice of professional nursing in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act and standards for home health nursing.
• Performs physical assessments of clients. May complete comprehensive assessments for client admissions and reassessments at the discretion of the Clinical Supervisor.
• Supervises Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses (LPN/LVNs) and/or Home Health Aides (HHAs) at the discretion of the Clinical Supervisor.
• Reports changes in client condition promptly to the medical practitioner overseeing care as well as to other members of the client’s care team.
• Participates in the development of the client care plan.
• Consistently demonstrates competency with technical nursing skills according to personal and legal scope of practice.
• Practices nursing with respect for individual, cultural, and spiritual differences.
• Follows Agency policies and procedures as well as payor and accreditation requirements.
• Initiates actions to improve the quality of client care and to prevent negative client outcomes. Continually promotes safety and infection prevention and control practices.
• Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Participates in ongoing, professional self-development.
• Delegates tasks to Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses (LPN/LVNs) and/or Home Health Aides (HHAs) based on their legal scope of practice and where circumstances require.
• Performs other duties as deemed necessary.