Pediatric Private Duty Nurse RN or LPN

First Day Homecare - Ohio; Greenville (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

First Day Homecare is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing services for ventilator-dependent clients in a home health setting in Ohio. This full-time role runs Monday through Friday, 8am–4pm, and reports to the Clinical Supervisor with no direct supervision of HHAs.

Required are an accredited nursing program graduate, active RN license in Ohio, CPR, and a valid driver’s license. The role emphasizes patient safety, care planning, and adherence to state Nurse Practice Act and

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 as per state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for professional nursing practice per state Act and home health standards.
• Performs client assessments and contributes to admissions and reassessments under supervision.
• Supervises LPN/LVNs and HHAs as directed by supervisor.
• Reports changes in client condition promptly to medical practitioner and care team.
• Participates in development of client care plans.
• Maintains competency with nursing skills within legal scope of practice.
• Provides culturally sensitive nursing care respecting individual differences.
• Follows Agency policies, payor, and accreditation requirements.
• Initiates actions to improve client care quality and safety; promotes infection control.
• Maintains client confidentiality at all times.
• Engages in ongoing professional self-development.
• Delegates tasks to LPN/LVNs and HHAs according to scope and circumstances.
• Performs other duties as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

CPR certification

Education

RN license (state of operation)

BSN preferred

Valid driver's license

Job description

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Job description

Full-time days Monday - Friday 8am-4pm to attend school with a ventilator dependent child.

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides services to clients in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act, Agency policy, and accepted professional standards of practice. The Registered Nurse (RN) provides nursing services utilizing a comprehensive base of nursing theory under the direction of a medically approved care plan.

REPORTS TO: Clinical Supervisor

PROVIDES SUPERVISION TO: NA – No supervision responsibilities

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

1. 1. Assumes responsibility and accountability for the practice of professional nursing in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act and standards for home health nursing.
2. 2. Performs physical assessments of clients. May complete comprehensive assessments for client admissions and reassessments at the discretion of the clinical supervisor.
3. 3. Supervises Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses (LPN/LVNs) and/or Home Health aides (HHAs) at the discretion of the clinical supervisor.
4. 4. Reports changes in client condition promptly to the medical practitioner overseeing care as well as to other members of the client’s care team.
5. 5. Participates in the development of the client care plan.
6. 6. Consistently demonstrates competency with technical nursing skills according to personal and legal scope of practice.
7. 7. Practices nursing with respect for individual, cultural, and spiritual differences.
8. 8. Follows Agency policies and procedures as well as payor and accreditation requirements.
9. 9. Initiates actions to improve the quality of client care and to prevent negative client outcomes. Continually promotes safety and infection prevention and control practices.
10. 10. Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
11. 11. Participates in ongoing, professional self-development.
12. 12. 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.
13. 13. Performs other duties as deemed necessary.