Pediatric Private Duty Nurse

primecarehomecare; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

PrimeCare Home Care is seeking a compassionate Pediatric Skilled Nurse to provide high-quality in-home nursing care for pediatric clients with complex medical needs in Georgia. The nurse will deliver direct patient care, monitor the child's condition, and educate families on care techniques.

The role requires LPN or RN with a GA license, at least one year of pediatric home care experience, current BLS, and ability to manage equipment such as feeding tubes, tracheostomies, ventilators, and

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 preferred).
• Experience caring for medically complex clients with feeding tubes, seizure disorders, tracheostomies, and ventilators.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.

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

Care coordination

Family education

Patient monitoring

Education

LPN or RN license (GA)

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.