Pediatric Private-Duty Nurse (RN/LPN) - Night Shift

First Day Homecare; Cambridge (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

First Day Homecare in Cambridge, OH is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide home health nursing services under a care plan and state Nurse Practice Act. The RN will assess clients, coordinate with the care team, and supervise LPNs/HHAs as directed by the Clinical Supervisor.

Responsibilities include performing physical assessments, developing care plans, ensuring safety, maintaining confidentiality, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. BSN preferred.
• Current license as a Registered Nurse in the state of operation.
• Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with automobile insured in accordance with state and/or Agency requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility and accountability for the practice of professional nursing in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act and standards for home health nursing.
• Performs physical assessments of clients. May complete comprehensive assessments for client admissions and reassessments at the discretion of the Clinical Supervisor.
• Supervises Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses (LPN/LVNs) and/or Home Health Aides (HHAs) at the discretion of the Clinical Supervisor.
• Reports changes in client condition promptly to the medical practitioner overseeing care as well as to other members of the client’s care team.
• Participates in the development of the client care plan.
• Consistently demonstrates competency with technical nursing skills according to personal and legal scope of practice.
• Practices nursing with respect for individual, cultural, and spiritual differences.
• Follows Agency policies and procedures as well as payor and accreditation requirements.
• Initiates actions to improve the quality of client care and to prevent negative client outcomes. Continually promotes safety and infection prevention and control practices.
• Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Participates in ongoing, professional self-development.
• Delegates tasks to Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses (LPN/LVNs) and/or Home Health Aides (HHAs) based on their legal scope of practice and where circumstances require.
• Performs other duties as deemed necessary.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

BSN preferred

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

First Day Homecare in Cambridge, OH is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide home health nursing services under a care plan and state Nurse Practice Act. The RN will assess clients, coordinate with the care team, and supervise LPNs/HHAs as directed by the Clinical Supervisor.

Responsibilities include performing physical assessments, developing care plans, ensuring safety, maintaining confidentiality, and ongoing professional development.