Pediatric Home Care Nurse (RN)

Aveanna Healthcare; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Aveanna Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, responsible for providing skilled nursing care and documenting it per the care plan and physicians' orders. The role demands strong accountability, compliance with policies, and effective patient education.

Applicants must have a current RN license and CPR certification, and be able to lift 50 pounds. Preferred qualifications include home health experience. Join our team at Aveanna Healthcare and make a difference.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted state license as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice.
• Active, unencumbered RN license with compact licenses requirements.
• Current CPR certification with hands-on component.
• Current TB skin test within the last 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for delivery and coordination of quality patient care.
• Continuously observes and assesses patient condition and reports changes.
• Documents activities and coordination of care in a timely manner.
• Develops and updates nursing care plan.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective problem-solving

Good organization

Time management

Education

Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse – RN

Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing and documenting skilled nursing care in accordance with the developed care plan and physicians' orders for each individual patient while adhering to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries at all times.

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for the delivery and coordination of quality patient care in compliance with physician orders.
• Continuously observes and assesses patient condition and care needs and reports changes in condition to the supervisor and/or physician as appropriate.
• Documents all activities, assessments, nursing actions, responses and coordination of care in a timely manner whenever care is delivered.
• Develops, implements and updates the nursing care plan.
• Takes appropriate nursing action based on assessment and achieves expected outcomes.
• Recognizes changes in patient needs and responses requiring intervention and implements care to prevent risk or reduce risk.
• Accepts responsibility for personal and professional accountability by complying with Aveanna policies, state and federal regulations, accrediting bodies and the Nurse Practice Act.
• Provides care utilizing infection control measures that protect both staff and patient according to OSHA standards.
• Educates the patient and family regarding the disease process, self‑care techniques, and prevention strategies, and in meeting the patient’s nursing needs.
• Maintains knowledge of competencies related to the nursing profession by participating in educational programs, continued education units, internal learning management skills and skill evaluations.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
• Current, unrestricted state license as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice.
• Active, unencumbered RN license in the state where the clinician will practice; compact licenses must be transferred to the state of residence within 90 days.
• Current CPR certification with a hands‑on component.
• Current TB skin test within the last 12 months.
• Reliable transportation.
• Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English.
• Must be able to travel and relocate as required.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and move equipment without assistance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Six (6) months of recent experience as a Licensed Nurse in a clinical care setting.
• Home health experience.

Other Skills/Abilities

• Attention to detail.
• Time management.
• Effective problem‑solving and conflict resolution.
• Good organization and communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting.
• Must be able to sit and climb stairs.
• Must have visual and hearing acuity.
• Must have strong sense of smell and touch.
• Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistance.
• Must be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transport.

Environment

• Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions.
• Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases.

Other Duties

May be assigned additional duties and responsibilities as required. Duties may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Aveanna Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.