Pediatriac Private Duty Nurse (RN/LPN)

First Day Homecare - Ohio; Ashtabula (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

First Day Homecare - Ohio is seeking a registered nurse to provide home health nursing services in line with the Nurse Practice Act, agency policy, and professional standards. You will work under a medically approved care plan to assess, implement, and monitor patient care.

The role reports to the Clinical Supervisor and may involve supervising LPNs/LVNs and HHAs, ensuring safety, confidentiality, and high-quality care in clients' homes.

Qualifications

• RN license in the state of operation is required.
• BSN preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• CPR certification is required.
• Licensed driver with automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for professional nursing practice per state act and home health standards.
• Performs client assessments and may complete admissions/reassessments.
• Supervises LPNs/LVNs and HHAs as directed by Clinical Supervisor.
• Reports changes in client condition to the care team and medical practitioner.
• Participates in developing and updating the client care plan.
• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to safety and infection prevention policies.
• Delegates tasks per scope of practice and follows agency procedures.

Skills

CPR certification

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Driver's license

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

Job description

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

1. Assumes responsibility and accountability for the practice of professional nursing in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act and standards for home health nursing.
2. Performs physical assessments of clients. May complete comprehensive assessments for client admissions and reassessments at the discretion of the Clinical Supervisor.
3. Supervises Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses (LPN/LVNs) and/or Home Health Aides (HHAs) at the discretion of the Clinical Supervisor.
4. Reports changes in client condition promptly to the medical practitioner overseeing care as well as to other members of the client's care team.
5. Participates in the development of the client care plan.
6. Consistently demonstrates competency with technical nursing skills according to personal and legal scope of practice.
7. Practices nursing with respect for individual, cultural, and spiritual differences.
8. Follows Agency policies and procedures as well as payor and accreditation requirements.
9. Initiates actions to improve the quality of client care and to prevent negative client outcomes. Continually promotes safety and infection prevention and control practices.
10. Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
11. Participates in ongoing, professional self-development.
12. 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.
13. Performs other duties as deemed necessary.