PDN / Private Duty Nurse (LPN or RN) - Home Health, 24hrs/wk or Part-time into Full-time - Toledo, OH | NW OH

Home Care Network • Toledo, OH

23d • $28 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

Home Care Network, Inc. (HCN) is a nurse-owned and locally led home health agency, which means our patients' care and wellbeing - not profits - come first. For our employees - it also means that our agency is an environment that nurses and caregivers thrive in, allowing us to handpick the best care team members to be your peers and delight our clients. Together, we can empower Ohioans with the independence they deserve - while you make a difference with an agency where you matter. To support our growth and the increasing volume of client care throughout Ohio, we are seeking a highly skilled, experienced, accountable, and self-motivated home health LPN or RN to join our agency as a Private Duty Nurse (PDN) to care for a wonderful client in the Toledo, OH area (Zip: 43614) for 24 hours per week . This role can be Part-time only or start as Part-time and quickly build up to Full-time basis , with the option to add additional clients in surrounding areas for additional hours.

Immediate Client Needs: This Toledo, OH (43614) patient requires immediate care throughout the week, during the day, averaging 24 hours per week. There is flexibility on the exact schedule times. The patient is an adult male, requiring bi-pap vent care, medication administration, monitoring of seizures, and vitals + vent education and assessments. LPN or RN is required, with at least 1 year in home health industry + 1 year of nursing experience. Additional Home Health Nursing experience/ familiarity is highly desired. Minimum of 1 year direct patient experience with vent care is required. Client is dependent on care, and staff will have to push, pull, and roll client so ability to meet all of the basic job requirements is a must.

Role Details and Perks: Immediate Start = 24 hours per week, daytime. If you desire additional regular hours , we will seek to secure additional clients near your home (not required). When applying, please indicate the minimum # of hours you require to start (24 or greater). Autonomy in a positive, client-centered culture, with excellent Quality and Compliance support + training for all caregivers and clinicians. No On-Call requirements / No Weekend requirements (unless desired) / No overnight travel. Mileage reimbursement is provided for travel between multiple clients, if applicable. All HCN Employees are eligible for generous & unlimited referral bonuses, quarterly awards and bonuses, career advancement, and other perks.

Starting Pay Rate: LPNs: $28 - $30 per hour RNs: $35 - $40 per hour Compensation is based on employee qualifications and certifications, experience, skill specializations, positive employment history, and overall client & team fit.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Active LPN or RN, with c urrent license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse in the state of Ohio, is required.
• At least 1 year in home health industry + 1 year of nursing experience.
• Minimum of 1 year direct patient experience with vent care is required.
• Good interpersonal communication skills - written and verbal.
• Current driver's license or state ID, plus reliable transportation, are required.
• Excellent attendance record with past employers.
• Ability to meet all of the basic job requirements is a must.
• Willingness and ability to pass state and federal background check.

Nice To Haves

• Additional Home Health Nursing experience/ familiarity is highly desired.
• Active CPR and First Aid certificates highly desired (for speed to start care), but agency will provide recertification if required.
• Desirable character traits: reliable, honest beyond reproach, professional, compassionate, detail-oriented (in care + documentation), accountable, friendly and accommodating, respectful.

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

• Autonomy in a positive, client-centered culture, with excellent Quality and Compliance support + training for all caregivers and clinicians.
• Mileage reimbursement is provided for travel between multiple clients, if applicable.
• All HCN Employees are eligible for generous & unlimited referral bonuses, quarterly awards and bonuses, career advancement, and other perks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed