Pediatric 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

16d•$28 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Home Care Network, Inc. (HCN), a nurse-owned and locally led home health agency, is seeking an experienced LPN or RN to provide pediatric private duty nursing and skilled nursing care to clients in and around Stone Creek, Ohio, in Tuscarawas County. This is long-term employment available part-time or full-time. Schedules are flexible and may include weekday daytime, weekday evening, or weekend daytime shifts. Patient assignments are designed around a custom travel radius; the role requires reliable service within 45 minutes of Stone Creek, with wider travel desirable for employees seeking additional hours. No on-call shifts are required. The nurse provides skilled care under the direction of an RN Case Manager, follows the established care plan, monitors and reports changes in client condition, and documents care accurately and promptly. The scope includes personal care, assessments, medication monitoring and administration, client teaching, emergency intervention, and other nursing services within the nurse’s professional scope and as delegated. The nurse also supports client and coworker safety, follows infection-control practices and applicable laws and agency standards, maintains confidentiality, attends required meetings, and participates in quality improvement activities. HCN offers weekly pay, flexible customizable schedules, onboarding and training, quality and compliance support, mileage reimbursement between multiple clients, and backup arrangements for scheduled vacations. Full-time employees are eligible for qualifying health, dental, and vision plans, referral bonuses, and other benefits. Employees may also qualify for monthly and quarterly incentives and recognition, and support for growth opportunities such as pay or title advancement for additional certifications or degrees.

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 1 year in the home health industry and 1 year of nursing experience.
Paid experience providing direct pediatric nursing care, or equivalent.
Ability to reliably provide services in Stone Creek and within a 45-minute travel radius.
Current driver's license or state ID and reliable transportation.
Good written and verbal interpersonal communication skills.
Excellent attendance record with past employers.
Willingness and ability to pass state and federal background checks.
Ability to meet all basic job requirements.

Nice To Haves

Paid experience at a home health agency or equivalent is highly preferred; additional home health nursing experience or familiarity is highly desired.
At least 1 year of wound care experience is desirable.
Active CPR and First Aid certificates are highly desired; the agency will provide recertification if needed.
Willingness to start with part-time hours is desirable; candidates interested in full-time or additional hours may receive priority for new local cases.
Willingness to serve both private duty nursing and skilled nursing cases is desirable for candidates seeking a larger caseload.
Willingness to travel beyond a 1-hour radius, up to 90–120 minutes on occasion for needed or backup coverage, is highly desirable for candidates seeking additional hours.
Experience with Hoyer lift use and transfers, range-of-motion exercises, wound care, tracheostomy care, ventilator care, tube feedings, medication administration, respiratory treatments, colostomy care, catheter care, case management, PICC/PORT/IV care, lab draws, and OASIS or Non-OASIS assessments.
Reliable, honest, professional, compassionate, detail-oriented, accountable, friendly, accommodating, and respectful character traits.

Responsibilities

Provide professional nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse and deliver care as delegated by the RN Case Manager.
Provide skilled nursing visits as directed by the RN Case Manager and 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 information promptly according to agency policy and the urgency of the situation, including through complete and accurate clinical documentation.
Provide personal care, assess findings, monitor and administer medications, teach clients, respond to emergencies, and perform nursing services within professional scope and delegated responsibilities.
Promote personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers; follow safety and infection-control procedures and use equipment safely.
Recognize and respond appropriately to potentially unsafe situations and make recommendations to improve safety.
Comply with agency policies and procedures, professional and community standards, and applicable state and federal laws.
Accept responsibility for the professional nursing role and maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
Attend required meetings.
Participate in development, implementation, and evaluation of the Agency Quality Improvement Program and related activities.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Benefits

Weekly pay on Fridays.
Onboarding and training, with an additional 4 hours on the first paycheck after successfully completing the first day of work.
Flexible, customizable schedules.
Backup accommodations for scheduled vacations.
Custom travel radius for each employee.
Mileage reimbursement between multiple clients.
Qualifying health, dental, and vision coverage plans for eligible full-time employees, including individual, dependent, and family coverage.
Employee referral bonuses; all employees are eligible for unlimited referral bonuses under the program criteria.
Monthly and quarterly incentives and recognition.
Growth opportunity support, including possible pay and title promotions for advanced certifications and degrees.
Schedule accommodations for school or classes.