Pediatric Private Duty Nurse

Primecare Home Care Services, Inc.; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Primecare Home Care Services, Inc. seeks a compassionate Pediatric Skilled Nurse to deliver in-home nursing care for children with complex medical needs in Georgia. The role involves direct patient care, condition monitoring, and family education within the Georgia Pediatric Program (GAPP).

You will work with physicians, therapists, and case managers to ensure comprehensive care, while upholding state regulations and agency policies.

Qualifications

• Licensure as LPN or RN with a valid Georgia license.
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum 1 year pediatric home care experience.
• Experience with medically complex patients (feeding tubes, tracheostomies, ventilators) desirable.

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.

Skills

Pediatric nursing

Home care

Equipment management

Medication administration

Patient monitoring

Family education

Team collaboration

Education

LPN/ RN with GA license

BLS certification

Job description

Pediatric Skilled Nurse Job Description

Hours: 24 hours
Nurse Skill Level: High-Level Skilled Nursing

Compensation: $30 - $33 per hour
$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.