Home Health PDN / Private Duty Nurse (LPN or RN) - PT or FT

Job Description

Job Description

TITLE: Home Health Nurse / PDN (LPN or RN)

SERVICE AREA: Stone Creek, OH (Tuscarawas County) and surrounding areas

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Long-term employment for Part-Time or Full-Time 

• Active Ohio LPN or RN in good standing is required.
• Paid experience at a home health agency (or equivalent) is preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in wound care is desirable.
• Ability to consistently, reliably provide services in Stone Creek, OH + up to 45-minute radius is required (up to 60-minute radius highly desirable).
• Mileage reimbursement provided. Reliable transportation is required. 
• No On-Call shifts required.

Willingness to start with Part-Time hours is desirable, receiving first priority for new local cases if Full-Time or additional hours per week is desired (not required). Interest in serving both PDN or skilled nursing cases is also available for candidates interested in building a larger caseload with part-time or full-time hours. 

YOUR OPPORTUNITY OPTIONS

Part-Time Only

• Flexible schedules available for Weekday/Daytime, Weekday/Evening, and Weekend/Daytime shifts (hours/wk vary based upon availability)
• Consistent patient assignment in the Stone Creek / Tuscarawas County area up to 45-minute travel radius required (No additional travel required unless additional hours are desired).
• Build a meaningful relationship with the patient and family through one-on-one care.

Part-Time or Full-Time Caseload 

• Flexible schedules available for Weekday/Daytime, Weekday/Evening, and Weekend/Daytime shifts (hours/wk vary based upon availability)
• Consistent patient assignment in the Stone Creek / Tuscarawas County area plus additional cases / clients up to 60-minute travel radius required for routine patient assignments.
• Candidates interested in additional hours and are willing to travel beyond a 1-hour radius (up to 90-120 minutes on occasion / as needed / back-up coverage) are highly desirable and compensated. 

Home Care Network, Inc. (HCN) is a nurse-owned and locally led home health agency, which means our patients' care and wellbeing - not profits - come first. For our employees - it also means that our agency is an environment that nurses and caregivers thrive in, allowing us to handpick the best care team members to be your peers and delight our clients. Together, we can empower Ohioans with the independence they deserve - while you make a difference with an agency where you matter.

To support our growth and the increasing volume of client care throughout Ohio, we are seeking a highly skilled, experienced, accountable, and self-motivated home health LPN or RN to join our agency as a Home Health PDN / Nurse to care for clients in and around Stone Creek, OH (Tuscarawas County).

Starting Pay Rate:

• LPNs: $28- $30 per hour
• RNs: $35 - $40 per hour

*Compensation is based on employee qualifications and certifications, experience, skill specializations, positive employment history, and overall client & team fit.

What we offer to fit your schedule and career goals:

• Autonomy in a positive, client-centered culture, with excellent Quality and Compliance support + training for all caregivers and clinicians.
  • Report to experienced RN Case Managers.
• Weekly pay (Fridays) including onboarding, training, and an additional 4 Hours on your first paycheck, after successfully completing your first day of work.
  • Flexible, customizable schedules.
  • Back-up accommodations for scheduled vacations so your clients receive care while you're away.
• Friendly travel expectations: HCN designs a custom travel radius for every employee.
• Mileage reimbursement between multiple clients is provided.
• Full-time employees are eligible for qualifying Qualifying Health, Dental and Vision Coverage Plans (for Individual + Dependent(s)/Family), generous Employee Referral Bonuses, and other company benefits and perks.
• All employees are eligible for unlimited referral bonuses based on HCN's Referral Bonus Program criteria, monthly and quarterly incentives and recognition, and Growth Opportunity Support such as pay and title promotions for advanced certifications and degrees, as well as schedule accommodations for school/classes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Active LPN or RN, with current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse in the state of Ohio, is required.
• At least 1 year in home health industry + 1 year of nursing experience. Additional Home Health Nursing experience/ familiarity is highly desired.
• Active CPR and First Aid certificates highly desired (for speed to start care), but agency will provide recertification if required.
• Minimum of 1 year direct patient experience with vent care is required.
• Good interpersonal communication skills - written and verbal.
• Desirable character traits: reliable, honest beyond reproach, professional, compassionate, detail-oriented (in care + documentation), accountable, friendly and accommodating, respectful.
• Current driver's license or state ID, plus reliable transportation, are required.
• Excellent attendance record with past employers.
• Ability to meet all of the basic job requirements is a must.
• Willingness and ability to pass state and federal background check.

Nice to have / Not Required:

• 1+ years of experience in the following is desirable but not required: Hoyer lift use and transfers, ROM exercises, wound care, trach care, vent care, tube feedings and medication administration, respiratory treatments (incl. nebulizer, shake vest, cough assist), colostomy care, catheter care, Case Management, PICC/PORT/IV Care, lab draws, and OASIS and Non-OASIS assessments.

Position Summary

A successful PDN at Home Care Network, Inc., performs skilled nursing functions in accordance with the federal, state, and local laws and within the guidelines of his/her professional organization and agency. All functions shall be performed in accordance with the established policies and practices and state Nurse Practice Act. The LPN/RN delivers care to clients as delegated by the RN Case Manager.

Reports to: RN Case Manager; Clinical Administrator/Director of Nursing

Essential Functions/Areas of Accountability:

• Provides professional nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Communicates appropriate status/condition changes to the RN per agency guidelines.
• Provides skilled nursing visits for clients as directed by the RN Case Manager. Follows the care plan established by the Registered Nurse.
• Recognizes and reports changes in client condition to the Case Manager and physician, as directed.
• Communicates information on a timely basis, consistent with agency policy and urgency of the situation. Communication is verbal, as needed, and through complete and accurate documentation in the clinical record.
• Scope of clinical practice includes personal care services, assessment of findings, medication monitoring and administration, client teaching, emergency intervention, and nursing services within professional scope of practice and as delegated by the Case Manager.
• Individuals with the license designation of "LPN M-IV" may perform venipuncture for the purpose of obtaining blood samples for laboratory analysis.
• Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers.
• Demonstrates knowledge of safety/infection control practices by compliance with policies and procedures.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to potentially unsafe situations.
• Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment.
• Makes recommendations on improvement of safety.
• Performs job in compliance with agency policies and procedures and professional and community standards.
• Accepts responsibility for professional nursing role.
• Follows applicable state and federal laws and agency standards.
• Attends all meetings as required.
• Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Refrains from discussing client or staff identities, conditions, or circumstances in public or with others who do not have a legitimate interest in the person.
• Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Agency Quality Improvement Program and pertinent activities.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.

Essential Physical Demands:

• Frequent standing, walking/bending/stooping, occasional sitting
• Weight handled; push/pull force: 10 - 20 lbs. occasionally, 20 - 30 lbs. infrequently; carry/lift: 5 -10 lbs. occasionally, 10 - 30 lbs. infrequently.

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