Pediatric Private Duty Nurse; RN

Pediatric Private Duty Nurse (RN) – Complex Care Shift Nursing Job Description

We are seeking dedicated, highly skilled Registered Nurses to provide comprehensive, one‑on‑one home health shift care for a pediatric patient transitioning home from the NICU.

The ideal candidate will have 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
• Total Authorized
  
  Hours:
  
  112 hours per week (Authorized for 16 hours per day, 7 days a week)
• Shifts Available: Day and Night shifts (flexible scheduling options)

• 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.

• License: Active, unencumbered Iowa (or compact state) Registered Nurse.
• Experience: Prior experience in Pediatric Intensive Care, Neonatal Intensive Care, or Pediatric Private Duty Home Health heavily preferred.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in tracheostomy management, home mechanical ventilation, and gastrostomy tubes is required.
• Attributes: Strong critical thinking skills, excellent documentation, and a compassionate, family‑centered approach to care.
• Certifications: Active BLS/CPR certification.

• Competitive hourly rates and sign‑on bonuses available.
• Flexible scheduling to support a healthy work‑life balance.
• Health, dental, vision, PTO, and 401(k) benefits packages available for full‑time lines.