Pediatric Private Duty Nurse

Primecare Home Care; Douglasville (GA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 64,747; Full time

Job summary

Primecare Home Care is seeking a compassionate Pediatric Skilled Nurse to deliver high-quality in-home nursing for pediatric clients with complex medical needs in Georgia. You will monitor patient conditions, administer medications, and educate families on care techniques.

The role requires staying compliant with state regulations, maintaining equipment like feeding tubes and ventilators, and collaborating with physicians and case managers to ensure comprehensive care.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active Georgia LPN or RN license.
• Minimum of one year pediatric home care experience.
• Experience with feeding tubes, seizures, tracheostomies, and ventilators.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one pediatric home nursing care.
• Manage medical equipment including feeding tubes and ventilators.
• Administer medications and respiratory therapies.
• Monitor patient status and document care.
• Educate families on care techniques and safety.
• Collaborate with physicians and care team to coordinate services.
• Maintain compliance with state regulations and agency policies.

Skills

Pediatric nursing

Home care experience

BLS certification

Education

Georgia nursing license (LPN/RN)

Tools

Feeding tubes

Tracheostomy care

Ventilators

Job description

Pediatric Skilled Nurse Job Description

Hours: 15 Hours

Nurse Skill Level: High-Level Skilled Nursing

Criteria: Clients requiring basic nursing interventions that involve routine monitoring and assistance. This includes total care and the addition of the following: Oral Medications, Seizure Precautions, Catheters.

Compensation: LPN: $30 - $33 per hour; RN: $45 - $47 per hour

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Pediatric Skilled Nurse to provide high-quality, in-home nursing care for pediatric clients with complex medical needs. Our clients receive services through the Georgia Pediatric Program (GAPP) and require attentive, specialized nursing care. The nurse will be responsible for delivering direct patient care, monitoring the child's condition, and educating families on care techniques.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one skilled nursing care to pediatric clients in the home setting.
• Manage and maintain medical equipment, including feeding tubes, tracheostomies, ventilators, and seizure logs.
• Administer medications, respiratory treatments, and other prescribed therapies.
• Monitor and assess patient conditions, responding promptly to changes in status.
• Document care provided and communicate effectively with healthcare team members.
• Educate and support families in caring for children with complex medical needs.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and case managers to ensure comprehensive care.
• Maintain compliance with all state regulations, agency policies, and professional nursing standards.

Qualifications

Completion of a nursing skills test with an 80% or above.

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid Georgia nursing license.
• Minimum of one year of pediatric nursing experience (home care experience preferred).
• Experience caring for medically complex clients with feeding tubes, seizure disorders, tracheostomies, and ventilators.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.