Private Duty Nurse RN/LPN

Job Description

Job Description

Job description:

Job Title: Pediatric Home Health Nurse (RN or LPN)

Company: Best Care Home Services
Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Position Type: Full-Time | Part-Time | PRN

Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Pay: $28-30

About Best Care Home Services

Best Care Home Services is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality, patient-centered care in the comfort of our clients homes. We specialize in individualized skilled nursing services and are dedicated to improving the quality of life for pediatric and adult clients through professional, reliable care.

Job Summary

Best Care Home Services is seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide skilled nursing care for a pediatric client with developmental disorders. This role is ideal for a nurse who is patient, observant, and committed to delivering consistent, high-quality care in a home setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver skilled nursing care in accordance with the physicians plan of care
• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapies as ordered
• Monitor and support the patients developmental and medical needs
• Communicate effectively with family members and the care team
• Maintain a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment

Critical Focus: Observation & Documentation Excellence

At Best Care Home Services, accurate observation and documentation are essential to patient safety, compliance, and quality care delivery.

Observation Expectations:

• Monitor for subtle physical, behavioral, and developmental changes
• Recognize non-verbal cues and patterns specific to pediatric developmental disorders
• Identify and report early signs of complications or changes in condition
• Maintain constant awareness of the patients baseline and deviations

Documentation Expectations:

• Complete timely, accurate, and detailed nursing notes for every shift
• Clearly document assessments, interventions, and patient responses
• Record all changes in condition, communication with providers, and caregiver updates
• Ensure documentation meets state, Medicaid, and home health regulatory standards
• Support audit readiness and continuity of care through thorough charting

Qualifications

• Current, active RN or LPN license in South Carolina
• Current CPR certification
• Pediatric experience required (1 year minimum)
• Experience with developmental disorders strongly preferred
• Home health or private duty nursing experience is a plus
• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities

Skills & Competencies

• Strong observational and assessment skills
• Ability to work independently in a home setting
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach
• Reliable, professional, and detail-oriented
• Strong organizational and time management skills

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Flexible scheduling options
• Supportive and responsive clinical leadership
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a childs life

How to Apply

Apply today to join our dedicated team at Best Care Home Services.
Submit your resume to: View email address on ziprecruiter.com
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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Travel nursing

Application Question(s):

• Are you comfortable working independently in patients homes and managing emergencies without immediate on-site supervision?
• Do you have at least one year of pediatric experience?