Private Duty Nurse (LPN or RN) | 7 days/wk x 4hr shifts (28hrs/wk) | Covington, OH (Miami Co) - SW OH
About The Position
Home Care Network is seeking a compassionate and dependable Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) to provide private duty nursing services for a client in Covington, Ohio. This position offers a unique combination of daily 4-hour shifts (2:15pm - 6:15pm) and a consistent weekly schedule (28 hours total), with optional PRN shifts or additional cases for Full-Time hours. It provides one-on-one client care, excellent work-life balance, and is a long-term employment opportunity. The client requires dependable, ongoing weekly coverage. This role involves skilled nursing functions in accordance with regulations, physician orders, and agency policies, delivering client-centered care in the home environment while collaborating with the RN Case Manager and Clinical Leadership Team. The nurse will perform skilled nursing visits, recognize and report changes in client condition, communicate effectively, and promote safety and infection control.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Active Ohio LPN or RN license in good standing
- Home health, private duty, long-term care, rehabilitation, hospital, or other relevant nursing experience
- At least 1 year of experience with G-Tube care and Medication Administration is required.
- Ability to work independently in a client's home environment
- Possess a strong track record of attendance, dependability, and employment retention with previous employers
- Strong clinical judgment and assessment skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Current driver's license or state-issued identification
- Reliable transportation
- Willingness to consent to a background check, including a criminal record check, and an employment and education verification.
Nice To Haves
- Active CPR and First Aid certification preferred (agency assistance available if needed)
- Willingness to cover clients up to a 45- or 60-minute radius is highly desired.
- Interested in occasionally accepting additional PRN opportunities when available
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.
- Performs 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 every Friday
- Paid onboarding and training
- Additional four hours of training pay included on your first paycheck after successful completion of your first day worked
- Flexible scheduling
- Mileage reimbursement between clients when applicable
- Customized service areas and travel expectations
- Supportive clinical leadership team
- Schedule accommodations for continuing education
- Eligible full-time employees may qualify for health, dental, vision, and other company-sponsored coverage plans and benefits (for Individual + Dependent(s)/Family)
- All employees are eligible for unlimited referral bonuses based on HCN's Referral Bonus Program criteria, monthly and quarterly incentives and recognition, and Growth Opportunity Support such as pay and title promotions for advanced certifications and degrees, as well as schedule accommodations for school/classes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
