Private Duty Pediatric (RN)

Family Care Solutions•Clinton, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Family Care Solutions is hiring experienced Registered Nurses to provide comprehensive, one-on-one Home Health skilled nursing care for a pediatric patient transitioning home from the NICU. Candidates will need 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 Iowa or compact RN license and BLS/CPR certification.
Demonstrate proficiency in tracheostomy management, home health mechanical ventilation, and gastrostomy tubes.
Strong critical thinking skills, excellent documentation, and a compassionate, family-centered approach to care.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Pediatric Intensive Care, Neonatal Intensive Care, or Pediatric Private Duty Home Health 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.