LPN or RN - Home Health Nurse - Requires Weekends (PT or FT)

Home Care Network•Youngstown, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Home Care Network, Inc. is seeking an LPN or RN to provide home health nursing care to clients in and around Youngstown, Ohio (Mahoning County). The primary assignment involves wound-care visits twice daily on weekends. Candidates may choose a part-time weekend-only position or pursue a part-time or full-time caseload that also includes weekday visits. Additional caseloads may require travel up to 60 minutes for routine assignments and up to 90–120 minutes when necessary to maintain or build full-time hours. The role requires an active Ohio LPN or RN license, at least one year of wound-care experience, at least one year of nursing experience, and at least one year of direct patient experience with ventilator care. Candidates must be comfortable working in homes with cats and dogs and have reliable transportation. No on-call shifts are required. The LPN or RN performs skilled nursing functions under the direction of an RN Case Manager and in accordance with applicable laws, the Nurse Practice Act, agency policies, and professional standards. Care includes skilled nursing visits, following the RN-established care plan, communicating and documenting client status changes, and providing services within the nurse’s professional scope and delegated responsibilities. The role also includes supporting client safety, infection control, confidentiality, and the agency’s Quality Improvement Program. The position is offered as either part-time weekend-only employment or a part-time/full-time caseload including weekends and weekdays. Starting pay is $28–$30 per hour for LPNs and $35–$40 per hour for RNs; compensation depends on qualifications and other stated factors. The agency provides mileage reimbursement between multiple clients, weekly pay, onboarding and training, flexible schedules, and backup arrangements for scheduled vacations. Full-time employees are eligible for qualifying health, dental, and vision plans. All employees may be eligible for referral bonuses, incentives, recognition, and growth opportunities.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
Active Ohio LPN or RN license in good standing and current authorization to practice in Ohio.
At least one year of wound-care experience.
At least one year of nursing experience and one year of direct patient experience with ventilator care.
At least one year in the home health industry.
Ability to reliably provide services in Youngstown, Ohio, on weekends.
Comfort working in homes with cats and dogs.
Current driver's license or state ID and reliable transportation.
Ability and willingness to travel for additional cases if seeking additional hours; routine assignments may require travel up to 60 minutes, and maintaining or building full-time hours may require travel up to 90–120 minutes.
Good written and verbal interpersonal communication skills.
Excellent attendance record with past employers.
Reliable, honest, professional, compassionate, detail-oriented, accountable, friendly, accommodating, and respectful character.
Ability to meet the basic job requirements and pass state and federal background checks.
Willingness to consent to a criminal-record check and employment and education verification.

Nice To Haves

Paid experience at a home health agency or equivalent.
Additional home health nursing experience or familiarity.
Active CPR and First Aid certificates; the agency will provide recertification if required.
At least one year of experience with Hoyer lift use and transfers, range-of-motion exercises, tracheostomy care, ventilator care, tube feedings, medication administration, respiratory treatments (including nebulizer, shake vest, and cough assist), colostomy care, catheter care, case management, PICC/PORT/IV care, lab draws, and OASIS and Non-OASIS assessments.

Responsibilities

Provide skilled nursing visits to assigned clients, including wound-care visits twice daily on weekends.
Provide professional nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse and as delegated by the RN Case Manager.
Follow the care plan established by the Registered Nurse.
Recognize and report changes in client condition to the Case Manager and physician as directed.
Communicate client status and condition changes to the RN in a timely manner, verbally as needed and through complete, accurate clinical documentation.
Provide care within the professional scope of practice, including personal care services, assessment, medication monitoring and administration, client teaching, emergency intervention, and delegated nursing services.
Promote personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers; follow safety and infection-control procedures and use equipment safely.
Comply with agency policies and procedures, applicable state and federal laws, the Nurse Practice Act, and professional and community standards.
Attend required meetings and maintain confidentiality.
Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Agency Quality Improvement Program and related activities.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement between multiple clients.
Weekly pay on Fridays.
Onboarding and training, with an additional four hours included on the first paycheck after successfully completing the first day of work.
Flexible, customizable schedules.
Backup accommodations for scheduled vacations so clients continue to receive care.
Full-time employees are eligible for qualifying health, dental, and vision coverage plans for individuals and dependents or family.
Employee referral bonuses; all employees are eligible for unlimited referral bonuses subject to the program criteria.
Monthly and quarterly incentives and recognition.
Growth opportunity support, including pay and title promotions for advanced certifications and degrees.
Schedule accommodations for school or classes.