Pediatric Private Duty Nurse — 1:1 Tracheostomy Care (Part-Time)

First Day Homecare - Fort Wayne, IN; Angola (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Weekly pay

1:1 care

Paid time off (PTO)

Bonus potential

Job summary

First Day Homecare is seeking a part-time registered nurse or licensed practical nurse to provide skilled nursing care to a school-aged child with a tracheostomy. You will follow orders from medical practitioners and implement the client’s care plan in a school setting.

Responsibilities include tracheostomy and ventilator care, medication administration, client teaching, and collaboration with the child’s care team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current license to practice as an RN or LPN in the state of operation.
• Current CPR certification.
• Demonstrated written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Licensed driver with automobile insured in accordance with state and/or Agency requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care as defined in the state Nurse Practice Act.
• Provides care in accordance with medical practitioner orders and the client’s care plan.
• Maintains orders for clients and documents all changes in orders in the medical record following Agency procedures.
• The scope of clinical practice includes personal care services, monitoring and reporting findings, medication administration, client teaching, emergency intervention, and specialized pediatric services such as tracheostomy care, ventilator management, and tube feedings.
• Works collaboratively with other members of the client’s care team.
• Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers.
• Performs job in compliance with Agency policies, procedures, and applicable payor and accreditation standards.
• Participates in the coordination of care and attends Agency meetings as requested.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

RN/LPN license (state of operation)

Graduate of accredited school of nursing

Job description

First Day Homecare is seeking a part-time registered nurse or licensed practical nurse to provide skilled nursing care to a school-aged child with a tracheostomy. You will follow orders from medical practitioners and implement the client’s care plan in a school setting.

Responsibilities include tracheostomy and ventilator care, medication administration, client teaching, and collaboration with the child’s care team.