Pediatric Private Duty Nurse (RN)

Pediatric Private Duty Nurse (RN)

About the role

We are seeking dedicated, highly skilled Registered Nurses to provide comprehensive, one-on-one home health shift care for a pediatric patient transitioning home from the NICU.

Responsibilities

• Ventilator & Tracheostomy Management: Maintain and monitor a home ventilator via tracheostomy tube. Perform routine trach cares, monitoring for site breakdown, suctioning, and emergency troubleshooting as needed.
• Enteral Nutrition Administration: Manage G-tube cares and administer scheduled formula feeds. Monitor and manage intermittent emesis.
• Cardiorespiratory Monitoring: Conduct continuous respiratory assessments and pulse oximetry monitoring. Manage chronic bronchopulmonary dysplasia and systemic/pulmonary hypertension, including the administration of maintenance medications.
• Medication Administration: Safely administer daily and PRN oral/G-tube medications.
• Neurological & Physical Therapy Support: Provide support for a right brachial plexus injury (arm atrophy), including maintaining a prescribed wrist splint and supporting prescribed PT/OT exercises.
• Renal Health Monitoring: Monitor input/output closely due to a history of bilateral non-obstructive renal stones and hydronephrosis. Follow hydration protocols to prevent stone accumulation.

Requirements

• License: Active, unencumbered Iowa (or compact state) Registered Nurse.
• Experience: Prior experience in Pediatric Intensive Care, Neonatal Intensive Care, or Pediatric Private Duty Home Health heavily preferred.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in tracheostomy management, home mechanical ventilation, and gastrostomy tubes is required.
• Attributes: Strong critical thinking skills, excellent documentation, and a compassionate, family-centered approach to care.
• Certifications: Active BLS/CPR certification.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive hourly rates and sign on bonuses available.
• Flexible scheduling to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Health, dental, vision, PTO, and 401(k) benefits packages available for full-time lines.

Schedule

Total Authorized Hours: 112 hours per week (Authorized for 16 hours per day, 7 days a week)
Shifts Available: Day and Night shifts (flexible scheduling options)