Pediatriac Private Duty Nurse (RN/LPN)

First Day Homecare - Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

First Day Homecare - Ohio is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide compliant home health nursing services under an approved care plan. You will perform assessments, develop care plans, and supervise licensed staff while ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care in a Columbus-area setting.

The role requires an active RN license, CPR certification, and strong communication skills. A BSN is preferred, and you must have a valid driver's license with insured vehicle.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing; BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for professional nursing practice per state Nurse Practice Act and home health standards.
• Performs client physical assessments and may assist with admissions/reassessments as directed by Clinical Supervisor.
• Supervises LPN/LVNs and HHAs as directed by Clinical Supervisor.
• Reports changes in client condition promptly to medical practitioners and care team.
• Participates in development of the client care plan.
• Maintains competency in nursing skills within scope of practice.
• Respectfully honors cultural and spiritual differences in client care.
• Follows Agency policies, payor and accreditation requirements.
• Initiates actions to improve client care quality and safety, and infection control practices.
• Maintains client confidentiality at all times.
• Engages in ongoing professional self-development.
• Delegates tasks to licensed staff based on scope of practice and circumstances.
• Performs other duties as deemed necessary.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Education

RN license (state of operation)

BSN preferred

CPR certification

Driver with insured vehicle

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.