Home Health RN

Job Description

Job Description

The Pediatric Home Health RN provides skilled nursing care to children, and adolescents in their homes. This role focuses on delivering patient- and family-centered care that supports growth, development, and quality of life. The RN collaborates with families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure safe, effective, and compassionate care in accordance with agency policies and professional nursing standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive pediatric assessments, including growth, development, and family dynamics.

• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians and caregivers.

• Administer prescribed medications, treatments, and therapies safely in the home environment.

• Provide wound care, enteral feedings, tracheostomy and ventilator management, IV therapy, and other skilled nursing interventions as required.

• Educate and support families/caregivers on disease processes, medication administration, and health maintenance.

• Monitor patient progress and promptly report changes in condition to the physician and care team.

• Document all care provided in compliance with regulatory and agency standards.

• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team members, including physical, occupational, and speech therapists, to ensure holistic care.

• Advocate for the health, safety, and well-being of pediatric patients.

Qualifications:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.

• Pediatric nursing experience (home health, PICU, NICU, or pediatric acute care preferred).

• Current CPR/BLS (PALS preferred).

• Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently in a home setting while maintaining professional boundaries.

• Compassionate, patient-focused, and adaptable to family-centered care.

Work Environment:

• Patient homes and community settings.

• Requires travel between patient locations.

• Flexible scheduling, with potential evening, weekend, or on-call responsibilities.