Private Duty Nurse

PASCO (Personal Assistance Services of Colorado)•Northglenn, CO

3d•$23 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

PASCO is currently seeking a compassionate and dedicated RN to provide personalized one-on-one care for a bilingual (Spanish) female client under 10 years of age. This client lives in North Glenn area and requires respiratory and GB cares. This dayshift position can be 10 or 12 hours on Saturday or Sunday. Typically shifts needed are either 10 or 12 hours in duration (i.e. 8a - 6p). Spanish speaking RN highly preferred. POSITION Private Duty Nurse (PDN) POSITION PURPOSE Provide direct, comprehensive nursing services for a single female client on an hourly basis. Additionally, this role will provide client education, complete and submit all required documentation, and may supervise or direct other assigned care providers.

Requirements

1-3+ years experience practicing as a PDN providing in-home care (highly preferred)
Documented experience and skill set matching client/family needs
Home Health nursing experience (highly preferred)
Active and current drivers license/insurance
Current unencumbered license to practice as an LPN or RN in the state of Colorado (confirmed through DORA)
Current BLS Certification
Clinical Judgment: Independently collect and interpret client data, make informed conclusions, and take appropriate actions using problem-solving, decision-making, and critical thinking based on clinical expertise.
Client Service: Build and maintain compassionate, professional relationships while delivering empathetic care.
Commitment: Consistently fulfill responsibilities, maintain strong communication, and honor commitments.
Collaboration: Demonstrate flexibility, a positive attitude, and balance personal and agency interests effectively.
Regulatory Knowledge: Understand State, Federal, and licensing regulations for care delivery and documentation in Home Care Agencies.
Disability Care Expertise: Navigate the unique challenges of delivering care to individuals with diverse disabilities.
Data Assessment: Evaluate data accurately to reflect client status.
Communication Skills: Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Technical Proficiency: Use computers confidently, including Microsoft Outlook and Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
Requires walking or standing a significant amount of the time during shift
Capability to assist client with mobility or transfers
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Requires stooping, kneeling, crouching, grasping, lifting, reaching, pushing, twisting at waist
Requires close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection)

Nice To Haves

Spanish speaking RN highly preferred

Responsibilities

Provide skilled nursing services per physician orders, aligning with standards of practice and regulations:
Interpret and execute physicians' orders promptly and accurately.
Conduct comprehensive client assessments, initiating preventive and rehabilitative procedures as needed.
Support clients in achieving care goals and adjust goals based on changing conditions.
Build and sustain relationships with clients and their in-home support systems.
Coordinate with the RN Case Manager, family, physician, and PDN staff to ensure high-quality care.
Maintain and update in-home charts and medication records per PASCO policies.
Report lab and diagnostic results to relevant care providers.
Participate in case conferences, sharing pertinent information with the RN Case Manager.
Understand and follow the client’s individualized Plan of Care, recommending updates as needed.
Complete and submit all required documentation per regulations and agency guidelines.
Supervise and guide assigned LPNs and aides, ensuring compliance with regulations and policies.
Provide training and feedback to LPNs, CNAs, or other care providers.
Ensure CNA supervisory forms and care quality standards are met within timelines.
Educate clients and caregivers, referring them to community resources when appropriate.
Maintain effective communication with team members and nursing administration.
Notify the Nursing Supervisor of significant changes (e.g., wounds, infections, hospitalizations).
Attend nurse meetings and seek additional knowledge as required.
Address clinical, compliance, or special circumstances proactively.
Follow HIPAA regulations, ensuring confidentiality of client records.
Comply with State, Federal, and PASCO guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned by nursing administration.