PDN / Private Duty Nurse (LPN or RN) - Home Health | Part-Time 24hrs/wk potential for Full-Time

About the role

This role can be Part-time only or start as Part-time and build up to Full-time with the addition of clients in surrounding areas to reach your desired weekly hours.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Active LPN or RN, with current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse in the state of Ohio, is required.
• At least 1 year in home health industry + 1 year of nursing experience. Additional Home Health Nursing experience/ familiarity is highly desired.
• Active CPR and First Aid certificates highly desired (for speed to start care), but agency will provide recertification if required.
• Minimum of 1 year direct patient experience with vent care is required.
• Must be comfortable with dogs.
• Must be willing to learn the client's unique communication style and build a meaningful connection.
• 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 ID, plus reliable transportation, are required.
• Able to meet all of the basic job requirements is a must.
• Willingness and ability to pass state and federal background check.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year direct patient experience with vent care is required.
• Must be comfortable with dogs.
• Must be willing to learn the client's unique communication style and build a meaningful connection.
• 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 ID, plus reliable transportation, are required.
• Able to meet all of the basic job requirements is a must.
• Willingness and ability to pass state and federal background check.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills - written and verbal.
• Comfortable with dogs.
• Willingness and ability to learn the client's unique communication style and build a meaningful connection.
• Passionate about providing quality care in a supportive environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Committed to ongoing learning and professional development.

Benefits

• Generous & unlimited referral bonuses.
• Quarterly awards and bonuses.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Other perks.

Pay

• LPNs: $28 - $30 per hour.
• RNs: $35 - $40 per hour.

Schedule

• Tuesdays & Thursdays each week: approx. 8am - 8pm both days.
• Flexibility on the exact schedule times.