PRIVATE DUTY NURSE-HOME CARE
Pediatric
Registered Nurse (RN) or (LPN) is responsible for providing and documenting skilled nursing care in accordance with the developed care plan and physicians orders for each individual patient while adhering to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries at all times
Responsible for the delivery and coordination of quality patient care in compliance with physician orders
Continuously observes and assesses patient condition and care needs and reports changes in condition to the supervisor and/or physician as appropriate
Documents all activities, assessments, nursing actions, responses and coordination of care in a timely manner whenever care is delivered
Develop, implement and update the nursing care plan
Takes appropriate nursing action based on assessment and achieves expected outcomes
Recognizes changes in patient needs and responses requiring intervention and implements care to prevent risk or reduce risk
Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both the staff and the patient according to OSHA standards
Educates the patient and family regarding the disease process, self-care techniques, and prevention strategies, and in meeting the patient’s nursing needs
Maintain knowledge of competencies related to the nursing profession by participating in educational programs, continued education units, internal learning management skills and skill evaluations
Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions
Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
Current, state license as a RN or LPN in the state of practice
Current CPR certification
Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with nursing care and policies and procedures
Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution
Good organization and communication skills
Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English
Must be able to travel
Must be able to lift 50 pounds
Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting
Must be able to sit and climb stairs
Must have visual and hearing acuity
Must have strong sense of smell and touch
Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistance
Must be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transport
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN, Per diem
Pay: $40.00 - $52.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Physical setting:
Standard shift:
Supplemental schedule:
Ability to Relocate:
- Manchester, NH: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person