RN Private Duty Nurse - St Louis

First Day Homecare - St. Louis, MO; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Weekly Pay

1:1 Care

Paid Sick Time

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Bonus Potential

Job summary

First Day Homecare in St. Louis, MO seeks an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to provide Pediatric Private Duty Nursing in home settings. You will partner with families and the care team to support health, comfort, and daily needs for each child. We offer day shifts with flexible start times and shift lengths.

Both full-time and part-time positions are available across the St. Louis and St. Charles metro areas, matched to your location.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current Missouri RN license in good standing or active compact license recognized in Missouri.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care as defined in the state Nurse Practice Act.
• Follows physician orders and client care plan; documents changes in orders in the medical record.
• Performs pediatric-specific nursing tasks including tracheostomy care, ventilator management, and tube feedings as prescribed.
• Collaborates with the client’s care team and coordinates care with family.
• Maintains safety and adheres to agency policies, procedures, and payor standards.
• Attends agency meetings and participates in care coordination as requested.
• Performs other related duties as deemed necessary.

Skills

Home health nursing

Pediatrics

Tracheostomy care

Ventilator management

Patient education

Medication administration

Education

Missouri RN license

Tools

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Benefits

• Flexible Scheduling
• Weekly Pay
• 1:1 Care
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Bonus Potential

Schedule / Expected Work Hours

• Will vary based on client assignment.

Job Summary

As a Registered Nurse (RN) in Pediatric Private Duty Nursing, you’ll provide individualized care to children in home settings. You’ll partner with families and the care team to support each child’s health, comfort, and daily needs.

We’re hiring for day shifts, with flexible start times and shift lengths. Full-time and part-time are both welcome. Cases are across the St. Louis and St. Charles metro, and we match them to where you live.

New to pediatrics or trach and vent care? We’ll train you on the child-specific skills.

Reports To:

Clinical Supervisor

Provides Supervision To:

NA – No supervision responsibilities

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.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program.
• Current Missouri RN license in good standing, or an active compact license recognized in Missouri.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance.

Preferred (not required)

• Pediatric nursing experience.
• Trach and/or ventilator experience.
• Home care, private duty, PICU/NICU, or critical care background.
• BSN.

Why First Day Homecare?

We want to be the best place for nurses to work in St. Louis: a positive, supportive team where you feel truly valued, and where we go above and beyond for our patients and our staff alike. You’ll care for one child at a time and see the same family on a consistent schedule. And because we’re a locally owned agency, you’ll know the owner and your clinical supervisor by name.

Company Values

• Standards of Care: Our policies and procedures will follow industry standards and evidence-based practice, ensuring the best possible outcomes for our clients.
• Collaboration: We will work closely with family members, physicians, other healthcare providers, or anybody else in the client-defined circle of care.
• Over-communication: We will do our best to ensure our clients have all the information they need when they need it.
• People First: We will prioritize people over profits, ensuring that their well-being, growth, and satisfaction are at the heart of every decision we make.
• Transparency: We strive to be open and honest in all interactions, especially in times when our service has fallen short.