Pediatric Private Duty Nurse (RN)

Family Care Solutions • Clinton, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking dedicated, highly skilled Registered Nurses to provide comprehensive, one-on-one home health shift care for a pediatric patient transitioning home from the NICU. The ideal candidate will have strong cardiorespiratory assessment skills and experience managing advanced pediatric equipment. You will work closely with the family and the primary care team to ensure a safe, supportive home environment.

Requirements

• Active, unencumbered Iowa (or compact state) Registered Nurse license.
• Demonstrated proficiency in tracheostomy management, home mechanical ventilation, and gastrostomy tubes is required.
• Strong critical thinking skills, excellent documentation, and a compassionate, family-centered approach to care.
• Active BLS/CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in Pediatric Intensive Care, Neonatal Intensive Care, or Pediatric Private Duty Home Health heavily preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor a home ventilator via tracheostomy tube.
• Perform routine trach cares, monitoring for site breakdown, suctioning, and emergency troubleshooting as needed.
• Manage G-tube cares and administer scheduled formula feeds.
• Monitor and manage intermittent emesis.
• Conduct continuous respiratory assessments and pulse oximetry monitoring.
• Manage chronic bronchopulmonary dysplasia and systemic/pulmonary hypertension, including the administration of maintenance medications.
• Safely administer daily and PRN oral/G-tube medications.
• Provide support for a right brachial plexus injury (arm atrophy), including maintaining a prescribed wrist splint and supporting prescribed PT/OT exercises.
• Monitor input/output closely due to a history of bilateral non-obstructive renal stones and hydronephrosis.
• Follow hydration protocols to prevent stone accumulation.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rates
• Sign on bonuses available
• Flexible scheduling
• Health, dental, vision, PTO, and 401(k) benefits packages available for full-time lines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior