Pediatric Private Duty Nurse

Primecare Home Care; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 64,747; Part time

Job summary

Primecare Home Care in Warner Robins, Georgia, is seeking a compassionate Pediatric Skilled Nurse to provide high-quality, in-home nursing care for pediatric clients with complex medical needs. Responsibilities include delivering direct patient care, monitoring conditions, and educating families on care techniques.

The ideal candidate is an LPN or RN with at least one year of pediatric nursing experience, knowledgeable in managing medical equipment, and holding a valid Georgia nursing license.

Qualifications

• LPN or RN with a valid Georgia nursing license.
• Minimum of one year of pediatric nursing experience, home care experience preferred.
• Experience with feeding tubes, seizure disorders, tracheostomies, and ventilators.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one skilled nursing care to pediatric clients.
• Manage and maintain medical equipment.
• Administer medications and respiratory treatments.
• Monitor and assess patient conditions.
• Document care and communicate with healthcare team members.
• Educate families on care techniques.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals.

Skills

Pediatric nursing

Medication administration

Patient monitoring

Family education

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN)

Completion of nursing skills test

Current BLS certification

Job description

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.

Hours and Compensation

Hours: 4 Hours

Nurse Skill Level: Low -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

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.