Pediatric Home Health PDN / Private Duty Nurse (LPN or RN) - Multiple Hires - Various Schedules

Home Care Network•Westerville, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Home Care Network, Inc. is hiring LPNs or RNs to provide private duty nursing care to pediatric clients in Westerville, Ohio. Two immediate client assignments are available. Position 1 requires at least 30 hours per week on weekdays, with shifts from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Position 2 requires at least 12 afternoon hours per week across three days; weekday afternoon scheduling has some flexibility. The second client is autistic and needs safety management and assistance with activities of daily living. Additional clients and hours may be available but are not required. The stated assignment hours are required for an immediate start. There are no on-call requirements. The nurse provides skilled care under the direction of an RN Case Manager and in accordance with the care plan, agency policies, professional standards, and applicable laws, including the state Nurse Practice Act. The role includes personal care, assessment, medication monitoring and administration, client teaching, emergency intervention, documentation, and other nursing services within the nurse’s professional scope and as delegated by the Case Manager. Nurses report to an RN Case Manager and the Clinical Administrator/Director of Nursing. The agency describes a positive, client-centered culture with quality and compliance support, training, schedule flexibility, vacation coverage arrangements, and a customized travel radius. Mileage is reimbursed when traveling between multiple clients. RNs interested in additional hours may be considered for PDN, skilled nursing, or RN Case Management opportunities as available; on-the-job training and advancement into RN Case Management may be available for RNs taking Position 2. Starting pay is $28–$32 per hour for LPNs and $35–$38 per hour for RNs. Compensation depends on qualifications, certifications, experience, specialized skills, employment history, and client and team fit. Full-time employees are eligible for qualifying health, dental, and vision plans. All employees are eligible for referral bonuses under the agency program, monthly and quarterly incentives and recognition, and growth support such as pay or title promotions for advanced certifications and degrees and schedule accommodations for school or classes.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
Current Ohio license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse.
Recent clinical pediatric care experience, such as pediatric hospital-unit or pediatric home-care experience; experience limited to clinics or physician offices, general hospital units, behavioral health centers, or long-term care facilities does not qualify.
Reliable transportation and a current driver’s license or state ID.
Good written and verbal interpersonal communication skills.
Excellent attendance record with past employers.
Ability to meet the basic job requirements.
Position 1 requires a minimum commitment of 30 hours per week, with weekday shifts from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Position 2 requires a minimum commitment of 12 afternoon hours per week, three days per week.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric RN qualification; LPNs with excellent experience will also be considered.
Home health nursing experience or familiarity.
For Position 2, experience caring for children with autism.
For Position 2, RN preferred but not required.
Active CPR and First Aid certificates; the agency will provide recertification if needed.
Reliable, honest, professional, compassionate, detail-oriented, accountable, friendly, accommodating, and respectful character traits.
RNs interested in Position 2 may be interested in additional hours and advancement into RN Case Management.

Responsibilities

Provide professional nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Provide skilled nursing visits as directed by the RN Case Manager and follow the care plan established by the Registered Nurse.
Communicate client status or condition changes to the RN according to agency guidelines and report changes to the Case Manager and physician as directed.
Communicate in a timely manner, verbally as needed and through complete, accurate clinical-record documentation.
Provide personal care, assess findings, monitor and administer medications, teach clients, intervene in emergencies, and provide nursing services within professional scope and as delegated by the Case Manager.
Promote personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers; follow safety and infection-control procedures, use equipment safely, respond to potentially unsafe situations, and make safety-improvement recommendations.
Comply with agency policies and procedures, professional and community standards, applicable state and federal laws, and professional nursing responsibilities.
Attend required meetings and maintain confidentiality of client and staff information.
Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Agency Quality Improvement Program and related activities.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as needed.

Benefits

Weekly pay on Fridays.
An additional four hours of pay on the first paycheck after successfully completing the first day of work.
Flexible, customizable schedules.
Back-up arrangements for scheduled vacations so clients receive care while the employee is away.
Customized travel radius for each employee.
Mileage reimbursement between multiple clients.
Qualifying health, dental, and vision coverage plans for full-time employees, including individual and dependent or family coverage options.
Employee referral bonuses; all employees are eligible for unlimited referral bonuses subject to the agency program criteria.
Monthly and quarterly incentives and recognition.
Growth support, including potential pay and title promotions for advanced certifications and degrees.
Schedule accommodations for school or classes.
Quality and compliance support and training for caregivers and clinicians.