Pediatric Home Health Private Duty Nurse; PDN - Weekdays; LPN or RN

Pediatric Home Health Private Duty Nurse (PDN) - Full Time Weekdays (LPN or RN)

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Pediatric Nursing Specialists of Indiana (PNS, a Home Care Network company) is a Medicare-certified home care and home health agency providing total patient & family support for infants, pediatrics, adults, and seniors.

We are nurse-owned and locally led, meaning our patients' care, trust, and wellbeing - not profits - come first. This also means our agency fosters an environment where nurses and caregivers thrive, allowing us to handpick and retain top talent. The result is that PNS nurses and aides benefit from being surrounded by competent and happy peers, satisfied clients, and competitive pay that promotes both personal and professional growth.

We are seeking a highly skilled, compassionate, and professional Pediatric Private Duty Nurses (LPN or RN) to join our home health agency in a Full-time, weekday capacity to provide care and support for clients in Muncie, Indiana and surrounding areas.

• Immediate PDN care is needed for a pediatric (infant) client in Muncie, Indiana
• Full Time, Weekdays (40 hours/week)
• Requires experience with NG‑tube care
• Mileage reimbursement between multiple clients is provided.
• Full‑time employees are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance and other company benefits such as generous Employee Referral bonuses, monthly and quarterly awards, career advancement opportunities, and other perks.

• RN Hourly: $37 - $40
• LPN Hourly: $28 - $30

Position Summary

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

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse in Indiana.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a home health or acute care setting or equivalent experience. 1+ years of in‑home care experience is preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience with infants and NG‑tube care is required.
• Active CPR and First Aid Certifications required (or can be obtained prior to hire date through our agency or accredited third parties).
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Good interpersonal communication skills.
• Current driver's license or state , and reliable transportation.
• Desirable character traits: reliable, honest beyond reproach, professional, compassionate, detail‑oriented (in care + documentation), accountable, friendly and accommodating, respectful, and positive.

• 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.
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