Private Duty Nurse (RN/LPN)

First Day Homecare; Lowell (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

First Day Homecare is seeking a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse for weekend day or night shifts to provide home health services under a professional care plan. You will work under the Clinical Supervisor and may supervise HHAs as needed.

The role requires an active RN license in the state of operation, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license. This franchise opportunity emphasizes patient safety and adherence to policy while delivering high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current RN license in the state of operation.
• Current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with automobile insured as required.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for professional nursing in accordance with state Act and home health standards.
• Performs physical assessments; may complete admissions/reassessments as directed.
• Supervises LPNs/LVNs and HHAs as directed.
• Reports changes in client condition to medical practitioner and care team.
• Participates in developing the client care plan.
• Maintains safety, infection control, and confidentiality.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient care

Communication skills

Education

RN license (state)

BSN preferred

Job description

Job description: Every other weekend day or night shift available for RN or LPN opportunities to pick up shifts if desired.

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

• 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.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchise. All inquiries about employment at this franchise should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to First Day Franchising.