Pediatric Home Health PDN / Private Duty Nurse (LPN or RN) - Full-time Day Shift, Evening Shift or Hybrid - Lima, OH, Allen County | NW OH

Home Care Network, Inc • Bath Township, OH

12d • $30 - $50 • Hybrid

About The Position

Home Care Network is seeking 2 reliable, compassionate, and highly skilled Pediatric LPNs or RNs with excellent in-home infant/toddler care experience to join our home health agency as Full-Time Private Duty Nurses (PDN) to care for a wonderful pediatric client in Lima, OH (Northwest Ohio). The pediatric patient is a precious <24-month-old infant boy with a loving family also involved in his care. The client is dependent on care, and staff will have to push, pull, roll, lift, and transfer the client. A successful PDN at Home Care Network, Inc., performs skilled nursing functions in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and within the guidelines of his/her professional organization and agency. All functions shall be performed in accordance with the established policies and practices and state Nurse Practice Act. The LPN/RN delivers care to clients as delegated by the RN Case Manager.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse in the state of Ohio is required.
• This case requires recent clinical pediatric care experience (i.e., pediatric hospital units, pediatric patient home care, etc.).
• 1+ year pediatric G-tube feedings and care experience and knowledge required.
• 1+ year pediatric Trach care experience and knowledge required.
• 1+ year pediatric Vent care experience and knowledge required.
• Client is dependent on care, and staff will have to push, pull, roll, lift, and transfer client so ability to meet all of the basic job requirements is a must.
• Current driver's license or state ID, plus reliable transportation, are required.
• Excellent attendance record with past employers.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric RN preferred; LPNs with excellent pediatric experience will be considered.
• Home Health Nursing experience/ familiarity highly desired.
• Active CPR and First Aid certificates highly desired (for speed to start care), but agency will provide recertification if 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.
• Up to 45- or 60-minute client travel radius (from your home) is highly desired (not required).

Responsibilities

• 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

• Weekly pay (on Fridays) including paid onboarding and training.
• Mileage reimbursement between multiple clients is provided.
• Pay and title promotions for advanced certifications and degrees, as well as schedule accommodations for school/classes.
• Qualifying Health, Dental and Vision Coverage Plans (for Individual + Dependent(s)/Family)
• generous Employee Referral Bonuses
• quarterly awards and bonuses
• career advancement
• other company benefits and perks

What This Job Offers

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