PDN/Home Health Private Duty Nurse (LPN or RN) - 3x per wk (36 hrs) at Home Care Network

📍 Location: Enon, 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 **full\\-time Private Duty Nurse (PDN)** to care for a wonderful client in Enon, OH.

**About the Client \\& Full\\-time position:**

* **MINIMUM NEED:** PDN care is needed for 12 hour shifts x 3 weekdays (Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays). There is flexibility on exact start and end times, with preference being a 6\\-8AM start / 6\\-8PM end.
* **MAXIMUM NEED:** If you desire additional hours, we will seek to secure additional clients near your home (not required) so long as you are able to start care immediately for this current client at 36 hours / week.
* **Nurse MUST HAVE direct patient experience with trach, vent, and g\\-tube care.**
* 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.

**Additional details and perks:**

* Ability to add additional client(s) to achieve additional hours is available (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 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, vent care, and G\\-tube care is 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.
* Desirable character traits: reliable, honest beyond reproach, professional, compassionate, detail\\-oriented (in care \\+ documentation), accountable, friendly and accommodating, respectful.
* Current driver's license and/or reliable transportation is required.
* 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 Type: Full\\-time


Pay: $28\\.00 \\- $35\\.00 per hour


Expected hours: 36 per week


Benefits:

* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Referral program
* Vision insurance


Medical Specialty:

* Home Health


Experience:

* paid Home Health Nursing or equivalent: 1 year (Required)


License/Certification:

* LPN or RN License (Required)


Ability to Commute:

* Enon, OH 45323 (Required)


Work Location: In person
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