Home Health LPN PDN - Private Duty Nurse - Full-Time

About the role

A licensed practical nurse (LPN) to provide Home Health Private Duty Nursing (PDN) services in and around Scioto County, OH for a pleasant, alert 17-year-old male with complex medical needs and loving family.

Responsibilities

• Demonstratable experience to expertly provide one-on-one skilled nursing care for a pleasant, alert 17-year-old male with complex medical needs, including quadriplegic spastic cerebral palsy, seizure disorder, Crohn's disease/ulcerative colitis, and G-tube dependence.
• Compassionate, dependable LPN with strong assessment skills and experience (2+ years highly desirable) or willingness to learn and perform:
  • Medication administration and G-tube feedings, monitor vital signs, and assess for changes in condition while documenting skilled nursing care.
  • Seizure precautions
  • Respiratory treatments
  • Airway management and clearance techniques, including frequent deep oral suctioning, cough assist treatments, percussion vest therapy, nebulizer treatments, and ongoing respiratory monitoring.
  • Total care needs assistance, including transfers, bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, skin care, and incontinence care for a non-verbal, non-ambulatory client.
  • Willingness and ability to accompany client to medical appointments as needed, providing skilled nursing care during transportation and specialty visits.
• Aptitude to work independently in the home while collaborating with the family and clinical team to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.
• Follows physician orders and established Plans of Care.
• Excellent clinical documentation.
• Communicate patient changes to the RN Case Manager + Care Team members.

Requirements

• Active Ohio LPN (or RN) license.
• Minimum of 1 year paid experience in home health agency / visiting nurse setting or direct care of patients with complex medical needs.
• Strong medication administration skills.
• Reliable transportation and punctuality.
• Active CPR and First Aid certificates highly desired (for speed to start care), but agency will provide renewal/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.
• Ability and willingness to successfully perform all required duties including essential physical demands (listed below).
• Current driver's license or state ID, plus reliable transportation, are required.
• Excellent attendance record with past employers.

Qualifications

• Active Ohio LPN (or RN) license.
• Minimum of 1 year paid experience in home health agency / visiting nurse setting or direct care of patients with complex medical needs.
• Strong medication administration skills.
• Reliable transportation and punctuality.
• Active CPR and First Aid certificates highly desired (for speed to start care), but agency will provide renewal/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.
• Ability and willingness to successfully perform all required duties including essential physical demands (listed below).
• Current driver's license or state ID, plus reliable transportation, are required.
• Excellent attendance record with past employers.

Skills

• Experience in home health care.
• Strong medication administration skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Knowledge of infection control practices.
• Ability to handle essential physical demands.

Benefits

Autonomy in a positive, client-centered culture, with excellent Quality and Compliance support + training for all caregivers and clinicians. You report to experienced RN Case Managers. Flexible, customizable schedules. Back-up accommodations for scheduled vacations so your clients receive care while you're away. Friendly travel expectations: HCN designs a custom travel radius for every employee. Mileage reimbursement is provided for travel between multiple clients, if applicable. Full-time employees are eligible for qualifying Health, Dental and Vision Coverage Plans (for Individual + Dependent(s)/Family) 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. Long-term employment with Growth Opportunities: Pay and title promotions from within are a priority at HCN!

Pay

Starting Pay Rate LPNs: $28 - $32 per hour
RNs: $35 - $40 per hour
Caregivers are eligible for a referral bonus based on HCN's Referral Bonus Program criteria.

Schedule

Flexible, customizable schedules. Back-up accommodations for scheduled vacations so your clients receive care while you're away. Friendly travel expectations: HCN designs a custom travel radius for every employee. Mileage reimbursement is provided for travel between multiple clients, if applicable.