Pediatric Home Health Nurse LPN in Portland Metro Premium Rates

About the role

Nurses, we are hiring in the Portland Metro! Join a team that CARES!! KidsCare Home Health’s private duty nursing services enhance our ability to ensure quality patient care by providing collaboration between our nurses and our therapists. This creates a cohesive and dedicated medical professionals team for the children entrusted into our care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to infants, children, and adolescents primarily in their home according to the active plan of care, as given by the physician and other appropriate personnel.
• Provide services in accordance with a physician’s orders and in adherence to state, federal, and national accreditation commission regulations; under the direction and supervision of clinical supervision staff and the agency Administrator.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments.
• Administer prescribed medications, treatments, and therapies as ordered by the physician.
• Document timely, clear, concise, and accurate clinical notes in accordance with the plan of care.
• Notify the RN Case Manager of any changes in the patient’s condition.
• Provide and document education to patients and their families on specific details of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
• Collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure that patients are receiving quality care necessary to achieve and exceed individual goals.
• Use appropriate infection control procedures and safety measures.
• Comply with all company policies, practices, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Current State Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) License.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Must have transportation to office and patients’ homes.

Qualifications

• Reliable transportation.
• One (1) Year Home Health Experience (preferred).
• One (1) Year Pediatric Experience (preferred).

Skills

Physical demands include regularly bending, reaching, standing, stooping, sitting, twisting, talking, and hearing; ability to push/pull 50 pounds, support 50 pounds, lift 50 pounds and assist with weights over 100 pounds; carry equipment and supplies; see information up to 24 inches away.

Benefits

• Sign‑on bonuses.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Other great benefits (competitive bonuses and benefits).

Pay

Pay range: $34 – $37 per hour.