Home Health RN

Job Description

Job Description

About the Position

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Pediatric Home Care Nurse (RN or LPN) to provide one‐on‐one care for a medically complex adolescent. The ideal candidate is dependable, attentive, and experienced in caring for technology‐dependent or neuromuscular pediatric patients. This role supports the patient’s daily medical needs, safety, and overall well‐being within the home environment.

Primary Diagnoses

• Duchenne muscular dystrophy
• Neuromuscular scoliosis
• NG‐tube dependence
• Restrictive lung disease
• Neuromuscular cardiomyopathy

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care according to the patient’s individualized care plan
• Perform ongoing assessments of respiratory, cardiac, nutritional, and neuromuscular status
• Manage NG‐tube feedings, medication administration, and troubleshooting
• Monitor respiratory function, oxygen saturation, and secretion management
• Assist with airway clearance techniques (cough‐assist, CPT, suctioning as ordered)
• Support safe positioning, transfers, and range‐of‐motion exercises
• Monitor skin integrity and prevent pressure injuries
• Document all care accurately and promptly
• Track nutritional intake, hydration, and weight trends
• Report any changes in condition or safety concerns to the supervising nurse and medical team
• Collaborate with family members and multidisciplinary providers
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and respectful home environment

Qualifications

• Active RN or LPN license (state‐specific)
• Pediatric experience required
• Experience with medically fragile or technology‐dependent patients preferred
• Competency in NG‐tube care and respiratory monitoring
• Strong assessment and communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a home setting
• Understanding of mandatory reporting responsibilities

Preferred Experience

• Neuromuscular disorders
• Airway clearance devices
• Cardiac monitoring for neuromuscular cardiomyopathy
• Trauma‐informed care or experience supporting vulnerable youth

Schedule

• Nights and weekend
• One-on-one environment
• overnight shifts and weekends

Why Join Us

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the life of a medically complex teen by providing consistent, high‐quality care that supports health, comfort, and dignity.

Company Description

HCP Home Health Agency's mission is to provide professional and paraprofessional services to consumers in their homes, assisting them to achieve the highest level of potential in their day-to-day self-care activities. We are committed to providing high-quality, multidisciplinary care by professionals who recognize the need for a comprehensive assessment of needs from both the consumer's and professional's point of view.

At HCP we're advocates of deinstitutionalization. Health services should not be limited only to long-term care in a facility. It should be flexible to serve patients in different living situations: at home, in the hospital, in a care home, in a nursing home, in a retirement facility, and even in an adult day care center.

Company Description

HCP Home Health Agency's mission is to provide professional and paraprofessional services to consumers in their homes, assisting them to achieve the highest level of potential in their day-to-day self-care activities. We are committed to providing high-quality, multidisciplinary care by professionals who recognize the need for a comprehensive assessment of needs from both the consumer's and professional's point of view.\r\n\r\nAt HCP we're advocates of deinstitutionalization. Health services should not be limited only to long-term care in a facility. It should be flexible to serve patients in different living situations: at home, in the hospital, in a care home, in a nursing home, in a retirement facility, and even in an adult day care center.