Pediatric Home Health Registered Nurse RN Meridian Idaho

Position Overview

Serving children birth to 18 years old
Service areas: Boise, ID (83709), Meridian, ID, Sweet, ID (83670), Garden City, ID, Nampa, ID, Eagle, ID, Marsing, ID, Kuna, ID
OPEN SCHEDULE/ AM shift/ PM shift!
NURSE APPRECIATION PROGRAM!
FULL-TIME & PART-TIME BENEFITS
PAY UP TO $43 PER HOUR
POSSIBLE CARE REQUIRED
Seizures, g-button, O2, trach, vent, total care
We offer sign-on and Referral bonuses!

Essential Duties And 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 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education And Work Experience Requirements

• Current State Nursing License or compact license where applicable.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Reliable Transportation.

Other Qualifications And Skills

• Must have reliable transportation to office and patients' homes.
• One (1) Year Home Health Experience, preferred.
• One (1) Year Pediatric Experience, preferred.

Physical Demands/Working Environment

• Position regularly requires bending, reaching, standing, stooping, sitting, twisting, talking, and hearing.
• Push and pull 50 pounds (position patient, move equipment, etc.).
• Support 50 pounds of weight (ambulate patient).
• Lift 50 pounds (pick up a child, transfer a patient, etc.) as well as assist with weights of more than 100 pounds.
• Carry equipment and supplies.
• See information up to 24 inches away (monitors, computer screens, etc.).