FULL TIME - Pediatric Home Care Nurse
About The Position
Interim HealthCare is hiring a full-time Pediatric Home Care Nurse to provide skilled nursing care to a pediatric client in the client’s home. The client has complex medical conditions, including cerebral palsy, congenital hip dislocation, hydrocephalus, epilepsy, dependence on supplemental oxygen, and gastrostomy status. Care includes comprehensive assessment, respiratory and seizure monitoring, medication and nebulizer administration, enteral feeding management, and assistance with activities of daily living. The client receives nutrition primarily through a G-tube and also receives pureed foods according to established feeding recommendations and safety precautions. The client is nonverbal and primarily communicates using a picture-based sound board. Set schedules are available, with an immediate need for overnight coverage. The role uses equipment and supplies including supplemental oxygen, a suction machine, continuous pulse oximeter, abdominal binder, G-tube, and bilateral AFOs. Nurses provide care in the home and collaborate with physicians, other healthcare professionals, and facility staff as needed. Interim HealthCare describes itself as a family-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned provider serving the Sioux Falls, Brookings, and Fargo communities. The company offers 24/7 on-call team support and free continuing education courses. Health insurance is available after one year of full-time employment, subject to eligibility; a 401(k) retirement plan and supplemental Aflac insurance are also available subject to eligibility, with Aflac eligibility after 90 days of employment.
Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse license in South Dakota, or eligibility for licensure through reciprocity or multistate privileges, as applicable.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Previous RN/LPN experience required: 1,000 hours worked.
- One year of pediatrics experience.
- Current CPR certification required; on-site CPR certification is available for qualified candidates.
- Must maintain all required certifications, qualifications, and professional standards.
- Ability to provide compassionate, professional nursing care in a variety of homes.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care and support the client’s health, safety, comfort, and well-being.
- Administer medications and treatments in accordance with provider orders, Interim policies, and applicable regulations.
- Assess the client’s condition and monitor changes in health status.
- Monitor and document vital signs and other relevant clinical observations.
- Collaborate with physicians, other healthcare professionals, and facility staff to coordinate client care.
- Respond to changes in the client’s condition and communicate concerns to appropriate healthcare professionals.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Provide or support respiratory and seizure monitoring, medication and nebulizer administration, enteral feeding management, and assistance with activities of daily living.
Benefits
- RN pay: $40–$44 per hour, paid weekly.
- LPN pay: $34–$36 per hour, paid weekly.
- 24/7 on-call support from an Interim HealthCare team member.
- Free continuing education courses.
- Health insurance available after one year of full-time employment, based on eligibility.
- 401(k) retirement plan, based on eligibility.
- Supplemental Aflac insurance, based on eligibility after 90 days of employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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