LPN or RN - Home Health PDN / Private Duty Nurse - Requires Weekends (PT or FT)

Home Care Network • Youngstown, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Home Care Network, Inc. (HCN) is a nurse-owned and locally led home health agency seeking a highly skilled, experienced, accountable, and self-motivated home health LPN or RN to join our agency as a Home Health Nurse to care for clients in and around Youngstown, OH (Mahoning County) twice-daily on weekends. This role offers autonomy in a positive, client-centered culture, with excellent Quality and Compliance support and training. You will report to experienced RN Case Managers. The position offers flexible, customizable schedules, back-up accommodations for scheduled vacations, and mileage reimbursement between multiple clients. Full-time employees are eligible for qualifying Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage Plans, generous Employee Referral Bonuses, and other company benefits and perks. All employees are eligible for unlimited referral bonuses, monthly and quarterly incentives and recognition, and Growth Opportunity Support such as pay and title promotions for advanced certifications and degrees, as well as schedule accommodations for school/classes.

Requirements

• Active Ohio LPN or RN in good standing is required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in wound care is required.
• Must be comfortable working in a home with cats and dogs.
• Ability to consistently, reliably provide services in Youngstown, OH on weekends is required.
• Reliable transportation 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.
• Wound care experience 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.
• Desirable character traits: reliable, honest beyond reproach, professional, compassionate, detail-oriented (in care + documentation), accountable, friendly and accommodating, respectful.
• 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.
• 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.
• 1+ years of experience in the following is desirable but not required : Hoyer lift use and transfers, ROM exercises, 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 the federal, state, and local laws and within the guidelines of his/her 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.
• Communication is verbal, as needed, and through complete and accurate documentation in the clinical record.
• 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, customizable schedules.
• Back-up accommodations for scheduled vacations
• Qualifying Health, Dental and Vision Coverage Plans (for Individual + Dependent(s)/Family) (Full-time employees)
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Unlimited referral bonuses
• Monthly and quarterly incentives and recognition
• Growth Opportunity Support such as pay and title promotions for advanced certifications and degrees, as well as schedule accommodations for school/classes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree