Private Duty Nurse

Job Description Job Type: Part‑time Shift Schedule: Friday 7:30 am–4:30 pm (9 hrs); Saturday 12:00 pm–8:00 pm (8 hrs); Sunday 1:00 pm–8:00 pm (7 hrs). Location: Northglenn, CO 80233 Pay Range: $23–$38 per hour, based on experience and licensure. Overview Private Duty Nurse (PDN) to provide personalized one‑on‑one care for a bilingual Spanish female client under 10 years of age, in the North Glenn area. Client requires respiratory and gastrointestinal care. Day shift position 10 or 12 hours on Saturday or Sunday. Key Duties & Responsibilities Provide skilled nursing services per physician orders, aligning with standards of practice and regulations. Interpret and execute physicians’ orders promptly and accurately. Conduct comprehensive client assessments, initiating preventive and rehabilitative procedures as needed. Support client in achieving care goals and adjust goals based on changing conditions. Build and sustain relationships with clients and their in‑home support systems. Coordinate with the RN Case Manager, family, physician, and PDN staff to ensure high‑quality care. Maintain and update in‑home charts and medication records per PASCO policies. Report lab and diagnostic results to relevant care providers. Participate in case conferences, sharing pertinent information with the RN Case Manager. Understand and follow the client’s individualized Plan of Care, recommending updates as needed. Complete and submit all required documentation per regulations and agency guidelines. Supervise and guide assigned LPNs and aides, ensuring compliance with regulations and policies. Provide training and feedback to LPNs, CNAs, or other care providers. Ensure CNA supervisory forms and care quality standards are met within timelines. Educate clients and caregivers, referring them to community resources when appropriate. Maintain effective communication with team members and nursing administration. Notify the Nursing Supervisor of significant changes (e.g., wounds, infections, hospitalizations). Attend nurse meetings and seek additional knowledge as required. Address clinical, compliance, or special circumstances proactively. Follow HIPAA regulations, ensuring confidentiality of client records. Comply with State, Federal, and PASCO guidelines. Perform other duties as assigned by nursing administration. Requirements Experience 1–3+ years practicing as a PDN providing in‑home care (highly preferred). Documented experience and skill set matching client/family needs. Home health nursing experience (highly preferred). Active and current driver’s license/insurance. Education & Licenses Current unencumbered license to practice as an LPN or RN in Colorado (confirmed through DORA). Current BLS certification. Skills & Strengths Clinical Judgment: independent assessment, decision‑making, critical thinking. Client Service: compassionate, professional relationships. Commitment: consistency, communication, honoring commitments. Collaboration: flexibility, positive attitude, balanced interests. Regulatory Knowledge: State, Federal, licensing regulations for home‑care. Disability Care Expertise: unique challenges of care. Data Assessment: accurate evaluation of client status. Communication Skills: effective oral and written. Technical Proficiency: computers, Microsoft Outlook, EHR systems. Physical Requirements Medium detailed work: walking or standing a significant amount of the time during shift; assist client with mobility or transfers; exert up to 50 lb occasionally, 20 lb frequently, 10 lb constantly; stooping, kneeling, crouching, grasping, lifting, reaching, pushing, twisting at waist. Close visual acuity required for tasks such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection of small parts or machinery. Equal Opportunity Employer – PASCO celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment free of harassment and discrimination. #J-18808-Ljbffr