Pediatric PDN Nurse; RN​/LPN - Home Care

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 ahybrid 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 , 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…