Home Health PDN; LPN or RN - Weekend Shifts

Home Health PDN (LPN or RN) - Weekend Shifts (24 hours)

Base pay range: $28.00/hr - $35.00/hr

We are seeking a highly skilled LPN or RN to join our home health agency as a Private Duty Nurse for an adult client in Lancaster, Ohio on a part-time basis (Weekends).

This position must be filled immediately:

• Immediate / Starting Schedule = 24 Hours/wk
• Required shifts: Saturdays and Sundays (12 hrs both days) with flexible start and end times (approx. 6-8am start / 6-8pm end).
• If you are seeking more than 24hrs/wk, please share additional days/hours you could work so we can source additional cases to meet your hours.
• 1+ years of paid experience in trach, G-tube care, and Trilogy /vent care, as well as medication administration and feedings.
• Ability to start part-time (24hrs/wk) and build to additional hours over time (if needed).

About the Client:

• The adult client has a loving, devoted family with both parents serving as caregivers, so on-site support is available.
• The patient requires total care and support for all daily living needs, including bathing, dressing, feeding, assistance with routine maintenance exercises and passive range of motion, transfers, and other incidental services.

Other perks:

• Autonomy in a positive, client-centered culture, with excellent Quality and Compliance support + training for all caregivers and clinicians.
• No On-Call requirements.
• Eligible for OT if desired.
• Mileage reimbursement for travel between multiple clients, if applicable.
• Full-time employees are eligible for medical and other company benefits.

Starting Pay Rate:

• LPNs: $28/hour
• RNs: $35/hour

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 the professional organization and agency. All functions are performed in accordance with established policies and practices and the 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

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse in the state of Ohio.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a home healthcare setting, acute care setting, or equivalent nursing experience. A passion for providing excellent in-home care is a must.
• Experience in trach care, G-tube care, medication administration and tube feedings required.
• Active CPR and First Aid certificates highly desired (agency will provide recertification if required).
• Good interpersonal communication skills - written and verbal.
• Current driver's license, good driving record, and reliable transportation.
• Desirable character traits: reliable, honest beyond reproach, professional, compassionate, detail-oriented (in care + documentation), accountable, friendly and accommodating, respectful.
• Excellent attendance record with past employers.

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. Documentation in the clinical record is complete and accurate.
• 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 as delegated by the Case Manager.
• Licensed LPNs may perform venipuncture for laboratory analysis where applicable.
• 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 to potentially unsafe situations; demonstrates safe practice in equipment use.
• Makes recommendations on safety improvements.
• Performs duties in compliance with agency policies and professional standards; accepts responsibility for professional nursing role.
• Follows applicable state and federal laws and agency standards.
• Attends all required meetings; maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Participates in the Agency Quality Improvement Program and related activities.
• Performs other related duties as deemed necessary.

Essential Physical Demands:

Frequent standing, walking/bending/stooping; occasional sitting. Weight handling varies: up to 10-20 lbs push/pull, 20-30 lbs infrequently; carry/lift 5-10 lbs occasionally, 10-30 lbs infrequently.

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours:
No less than 24 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health…