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We are seeking a highly-skilled LPN or RN with excellent in-home pediatric experience to join our home health agency as a Private Duty Nurse (PDN) to care for a wonderful pediatric client in Worthington, OH (North Columbus metro area), with the option to add additional clients in surrounding areas.

This role requires at least Part-Time availability during the schedule listed below, with ideal availability for a hybrid schedule of: Full Time -Summers / Part Time - School Year if able.

Additional cases can be added for those seeking year-round Full-Time hours. 

Immediate Client Needs:

• The pediatric patient is a sweet 7-year-old male with a loving family also involved in his care.
• Pediatric RN preferred; LPNs with excellent pediatric home health experience will also be considered.
• "School Year" Schedule: 20 hours/week = 4 hour shifts x 5 weekdays (Mon-Fri) from approx. 2:30pm - 6:30pm. There is flexibility on exact start and end times.
• Recent clinical pediatric care experience is required (i.e., pediatric hospital units, pediatric patient home care, etc.).
  • Excluded: clinics/physician offices, general hospital units, behavioral health centers, and LTC facilities.
• Home Health Nursing experience/ familiarity highly desired.
• Additional requirements:
  • 1+ year G-tube experience and knowledge
  • Pediatric respiratory management experience
  • Client is dependent on care, and staff will have to push, pull, and roll client so ability to meet all of the basic job requirements is a must.

Role Details and Perks:

• ADDITIONAL HOURS: This client has additional, optional hours (up to 40/wk) over the Summer, in the evenings, on weekends, and holidays - all at the family's discretion, as needed (not required).
  • If you desire additional regular hours, we will seek to secure additional clients near your home (not required).
• Autonomy in a positive, client-centered culture, with excellent Quality and Compliance support + training for all caregivers and clinicians.
• No On-Call requirements.
• Mileage reimbursement is provided for travel between multiple clients, if applicable.
• Full time employees are eligible for health + dental/vision insurance, and other benefits, as well as generous & unlimited referral bonuses based on HCN's Referral Bonus Program criteria, quarterly awards and bonuses, career advancement, and more.

Starting Pay Rate:

• LPNs: $28 - $30 per hour
• RNs: starting at $35 per hour

*Compensation is based on employee qualifications and certifications, experience, skill specializations, positive employment history, and overall client & team fit.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Pediatric RN preferred; LPNs with excellent experience will be considered. Current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse in the state of Ohio is required.
• This case requires recent clinical pediatric care experience (i.e., pediatric hospital units, pediatric patient home care, etc.). This excludes pediatric experience only in clinics/physician offices, general hospital units, behavioral health centers, and LTC facilities.
• 1+ year G-tube experience and knowledge required.
• Pediatric respiratory management experience required.
• Home Health Nursing experience/ familiarity highly desired.
• Active CPR and First Aid certificates highly desired (for speed to start care), but agency will provide recertification if required.
• Good interpersonal communication skills - written and verbal.
• Desirable character traits: reliable, honest beyond reproach, professional, compassionate, detail-oriented (in care + documentation), accountable, friendly and accommodating, respectful.
• Current driver's license or state ID, plus reliable transportation, are required.
• Excellent attendance record with past employers.
• Ability to meet all of the basic job requirements is a must.

Position Summary

A successful PDN at Home Care Network, Inc., performs skilled nursing functions in accordance with the federal, state, and local laws and within the guidelines of his/her professional organization and agency. All functions shall be performed in accordance with the established policies and practices and state Nurse Practice Act. The LPN/RN delivers care to clients as delegated by the RN Case Manager.

Reports to: RN Case Manager; Clinical Administrator/Director of Nursing

Essential Functions/Areas of Accountability:

• 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. Communication is verbal, as needed, and through complete and accurate 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.

Essential Physical Demands:

• Frequent standing, walking, stooping/bending, infrequent squatting/kneeling, and balancing, occasional sitting.
• Weight handled: push/pull force required: 1-20 lbs. frequently, 20-30 lbs. occasionally, 30-50 lbs. infrequently; carry/lift:1-20 lbs. frequently, 20-30 lbs. occasionally, 30-50 lbs. infrequently.

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