Family Care Solutions

Pediatric Private Duty Registered Nurse (RN)

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. 

Location: Clinton County, IA
Schedule: Day and night shifts available
Hours: Up to 112 hours per week (16 hours/day, 7 days/week)

Clinical Responsibilities

• Ventilator & Tracheostomy Management: Maintain and monitor a home ventilator via tracheostomy tube. Perform routine trach cares, monitoring for site breakdown, suctioning, and emergency troubleshooting as needed.
• Enteral Nutrition Administration: Manage G-tube cares and administer scheduled formula feeds. Monitor and manage intermittent emesis.
• Cardiorespiratory Monitoring: Conduct continuous respiratory assessments and pulse oximetry monitoring. Manage chronic bronchopulmonary dysplasia and systemic/pulmonary hypertension, including the administration of maintenance medications.
• Medication Administration: Safely administer daily and PRN oral/G-tube medications.
• Neurological & Physical Therapy Support: Provide support for a right brachial plexus injury (arm atrophy), including maintaining a prescribed wrist splint and supporting prescribed PT/OT exercises.
• Renal Health Monitoring: Monitor input/output closely due to a history of bilateral non-obstructive renal stones and hydronephrosis. Follow hydration protocols to prevent stone accumulation.

Qualifications 

• Active Iowa or compact RN license and BLS/CPR certification.
• Experience with Pediatric Intensive Care, Neonatal Intensive Care, or Pediatric Private Duty Home Health preferred.
• 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. 

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay
• Sign-on bonus available
• Flexible scheduling
• Health, dental, vision, PTO, and 401(k) for eligible employees

Apply Today

Phone: 563-332-0520
Email: cwehrle@fcsqc.com
Website: www.fcsqc.com