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

📍 Location: Lancaster, OH, US
💼 Type: Fulltime
🏠 Work: On-site
💰 Salary: USD 28 - 35 (hourly)

📝 Description: 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) w/ flexible start and end times (approx. 6\\-8am start / 6\\-8pm end).
* If you're seeking more than 24hrs/wk, please share what additional days and hours you could work so we can source additional cases to ensure you have the hours you want.
* **1\\+ years of paid experience in trach, G\\-tube care, and Trilogy /vent care, as well as medication administration and feedings.**
* Ability to start work at part\\-time (24hrs/wk) and build to additional hours over time (if needed, but not required).


About the Client:

* This adult client has a loving, devoted family with both parents also 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:

* Flexible, customizable schedule.
* 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 is provided 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 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

**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 is required. 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 (for speed to start care), but 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. 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/bending/stooping, occasional sitting


Weight handled; push/pull force: 10 \\- 20 lbs. occasionally, 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)
* Dental insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Referral program
* Vision insurance


A) Which weekdays you want to work (in addition to the required Sat \\& Sun)

B) Start and end time of each weekday you're available

C) Ideal \\# of hours you're seeking to work per week (ex: 30hrs)


If you do not desire more than the required 24 hours, please state "N/A".

* Active CPR/FA certification or willingness to renew prior to start?
* What are the minimum and maximum \\# of hours per week you wish to work?
* Are you seeking temporary (less than 1 year), short\\-term (less than 2 years) or long\\-term employment (2\\+ years)?
* What is the maximum distance from your home you are willing to travel to visit clients? (Ex. 60 minutes, 50 miles, etc.). Please list any distance/travel limitations.


Experience:

* home health agency or equivalent: 1 year (Preferred)


License/Certification:

* RN or LPN license (Required)


Ability to Commute:

* Lancaster, OH 43130 (Required)


Work Location: In person
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