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

Home Care Network•Stone Creek, OH

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Home Care Network, Inc. (HCN), a nurse-owned and locally led home health agency, is hiring an LPN or RN to provide pediatric private duty nursing and skilled nursing care in and around Stone Creek, Ohio, in Tuscarawas County. The role is available part-time or full-time, with flexible weekday daytime, weekday evening, and weekend daytime schedules. Patient assignments and travel expectations are customized; the position requires reliable service within a 45-minute radius, with a wider radius desirable for employees seeking additional hours. Mileage reimbursement is provided, and no on-call shifts are required. The nurse provides professional skilled nursing care under RN Case Manager direction and in accordance with the care plan, professional scope of practice, agency policies, and applicable laws and standards. Duties include nursing visits, monitoring and administering medication, client teaching, assessment, emergency intervention, documenting care, and promptly communicating changes in client condition. The position also involves promoting client and coworker safety, following infection-control practices, maintaining confidentiality, attending required meetings, and contributing to the agency’s Quality Improvement Program. The position reports to an RN Case Manager and also lists the Clinical Administrator/Director of Nursing. Starting pay is $28–$30 per hour for LPNs and $35–$40 per hour for RNs, based on qualifications and other stated factors. HCN offers weekly pay, flexible schedules, training and quality/compliance support, mileage reimbursement between multiple clients, and vacation coverage arrangements. Full-time employees may qualify for health, dental, and vision coverage. All employees are eligible for referral bonuses, incentives and recognition, and support for growth and advanced qualifications.

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.
Ability to consistently and reliably provide services in Stone Creek, Ohio, and within a 45-minute travel radius.
Reliable transportation and a current driver’s license or state ID.
Good written and verbal interpersonal communication skills.
Excellent attendance record with past employers.
Ability to meet the basic job requirements and pass state and federal background checks.
Ability to perform the stated physical demands: frequent standing, walking, bending, and stooping; occasionally handle, push, pull, carry, or lift the listed weights.

Nice To Haves

Paid home health agency experience or equivalent is highly preferred.
Paid experience providing direct pediatric nursing care or equivalent is preferred; the posting does not specify a minimum duration.
At least 1 year of wound-care experience is desirable.
Additional home health nursing experience or familiarity is highly desired.
Active CPR and First Aid certificates are highly desired; the agency will provide recertification if required.
Willingness to start with part-time hours is desirable, with priority for new local cases if full-time or additional hours are later desired.
Willingness to serve both PDN and skilled nursing cases is desirable for candidates seeking a larger caseload.
Willingness to travel beyond a 1-hour radius, occasionally up to 90–120 minutes for backup coverage, is highly desirable for candidates seeking additional hours.
Experience with Hoyer lifts 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 and 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.
Provide skilled nursing visits as directed by the RN Case Manager and follow the Registered Nurse’s established care plan.
Communicate client status or condition changes to the RN Case Manager and, as directed, to the physician; communicate promptly according to agency policy and the urgency of the situation.
Document care completely and accurately in the clinical record, in addition to communicating verbally when needed.
Perform services within professional scope and as delegated, including personal care, assessment, medication monitoring and administration, client teaching, emergency intervention, and nursing care.
Promote personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers; follow safety and infection-control policies and respond appropriately to unsafe situations.
Use equipment safely and make recommendations to improve safety.
Comply with agency policies and procedures, professional and community standards, applicable laws, and the state Nurse Practice Act.
Attend required meetings and maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
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.
Additional 4 hours on the first paycheck after successfully completing the first day of work.
Flexible, customizable schedules.
Training and quality/compliance support for caregivers and clinicians.
Mileage reimbursement between multiple clients.
Back-up accommodations for scheduled vacations so clients receive care while the employee is away.
Qualifying health, dental, and vision coverage plans for eligible full-time employees.
Employee referral bonuses; all employees may qualify for unlimited referral bonuses under 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.