Home Health PDN / Private Duty Nurse (LPN or RN) - PT or FT - Stone Creek, OH - Tuscarawas Co | NE OH

Home Care Network, Inc•Jefferson Township, OH

55d•$28 - $40•Hybrid

About The Position

Home Care Network, Inc. (HCN) is a nurse-owned and locally led home health agency seeking a skilled, experienced, accountable, and self-motivated home health LPN or RN to join our agency as a Home Health PDN / Nurse to care for clients in and around Stone Creek, OH (Tuscarawas County). We offer autonomy in a positive, client-centered culture with excellent Quality and Compliance support and training. You will report to experienced RN Case Managers and receive weekly pay. We provide flexible, customizable schedules, back-up accommodations for vacations, and friendly travel expectations with mileage reimbursement. Full-time employees are eligible for health, dental, and vision coverage, referral bonuses, and other company benefits. All employees are eligible for unlimited referral bonuses, monthly and quarterly incentives, and growth opportunities for advanced certifications and degrees.

Requirements

Active Ohio LPN or RN in good standing is required.
Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
Active LPN or RN, with current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse in the state of Ohio, is required.
At least 1 year in home health industry + 1 year of nursing experience.
Minimum of 1 year direct patient experience with vent care is required.
Good interpersonal communication skills - written and verbal.
Current driver's license or state ID, plus reliable transportation, are required.
Excellent attendance record with past employers.
Ability to meet all of the basic job requirements is a must.
Willingness and ability to pass state and federal background check.

Nice To Haves

Paid experience at a home health agency (or equivalent) is preferred.
Minimum of 1 year of experience in wound care is desirable.
Ability to consistently, reliably provide services in Stone Creek, OH + up to a 60-minute radius is highly desirable.
Willingness to start with Part-Time hours is desirable, receiving first priority for new local cases if Full-Time or additional hours per week is desired (not required).
Interest in serving both PDN or skilled nursing cases is also available for candidates interested in building a larger caseload with part-time or full-time hours.
Candidates interested in additional hours and are willing to travel beyond a 1-hour radius (up to 90-120 minutes on occasion / as needed / back-up coverage) are highly desirable and compensated.
Active CPR and First Aid certificates highly desired (for speed to start care), but agency will provide recertification if required.
Additional Home Health Nursing experience/ familiarity is highly desired.
Desirable character traits: reliable, honest beyond reproach, professional, compassionate, detail-oriented (in care + documentation), accountable, friendly and accommodating, respectful.
1+ years of experience in the following is desirable but not required: Hoyer lift use and transfers, ROM exercises, wound care, trach care, vent care, tube feedings and medication administration, respiratory treatments (incl. nebulizer, shake vest, cough assist), colostomy care, catheter care, Case Management, PICC/PORT/IV Care, lab draws, and OASIS and Non-OASIS assessments.

Responsibilities

Performs skilled nursing functions in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and within the guidelines of the professional organization and agency.
Delivers care to clients as delegated by the RN Case Manager.
Provides professional nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Communicates appropriate status/condition changes to the RN per agency guidelines.
Provides skilled nursing visits for clients as directed by the RN Case Manager.
Follows the care plan established by the Registered Nurse.
Recognizes and reports changes in client condition to the Case Manager and physician, as directed.
Communicates information on a timely basis, consistent with agency policy and urgency of the situation.
Scope of clinical practice includes personal care services, assessment of findings, medication monitoring and administration, client teaching, emergency intervention, and nursing services within professional scope of practice and as delegated by the Case Manager.
Individuals with the license designation of "LPN M-IV" may perform venipuncture for the purpose of obtaining blood samples for laboratory analysis.
Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers.
Demonstrates knowledge of safety/infection control practices by compliance with policies and procedures.
Recognizes and responds appropriately to potentially unsafe situations.
Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment.
Makes recommendations on improvement of safety.
Performs job in compliance with agency policies and procedures and professional and community standards.
Accepts responsibility for professional nursing role.
Follows applicable state and federal laws and agency standards.
Attends all meetings as required.
Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
Refrains from discussing client or staff identities, conditions, or circumstances in public or with others who do not have a legitimate interest in the person.
Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Agency Quality Improvement Program and pertinent activities.
Performs other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement provided.
Flexible schedules available for Weekday/Daytime, Weekday/Evening, and Weekend/Daytime shifts.
Qualifying Health, Dental and Vision Coverage Plans (for Individual + Dependent(s)/Family) for full-time employees.
Generous Employee Referral Bonuses for full-time employees.
Other company benefits and perks for full-time employees.
Unlimited referral bonuses based on HCN's Referral Bonus Program criteria for all employees.
Monthly and quarterly incentives and recognition for all employees.
Growth Opportunity Support such as pay and title promotions for advanced certifications and degrees for all employees.
Schedule accommodations for school/classes for all employees.
Onboarding, training, and an additional 4 Hours on your first paycheck, after successfully completing your first day of work.