LPN Private Duty Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Flexible Scheduling
• Medical, Dental, + Vision Insurance
• Weekly Pay
• 1:1 Care
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Bonus Potential

Schedule / Expected Work Hours:

• Will vary based on client assignment.  

Job Summary
We’re hiring for day & night shifts, with flexible start times and shift lengths. Full-time and part-time are both welcome. Cases are across the St. Louis and St. Charles metro, and we match them to where you live.

New to trach and vent care for pediatrics? We will train you.

Your impact: Consistent, attentive nursing care helps children stay safe and supports families in managing daily care.

Reports To: Clinical Supervisor
Provides Supervision To: NA – No supervision responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care as defined in the state Nurse Practice Act.
• Provides care in accordance with medical practitioner orders and the client’s care plan.
• Maintains orders for clients and documents all changes in orders in the medical record following Agency procedures.
• The scope of clinical practice includes personal care services, monitoring and reporting findings, medication administration, client teaching, emergency intervention, and specialized pediatric services such as tracheostomy care, ventilator management, and tube feedings.
• Works collaboratively with other members of the client’s care team.
• Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers.
• Performs job in compliance with Agency policies, procedures, and applicable payor and accreditation standards.
• Participates in the coordination of care and attends Agency meetings as requested.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current Missouri LPN license in good standing, or an active compact license recognized in Missouri.
• Current CPR certification.
• Demonstrated written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Licensed driver with automobile insured in accordance with state and/or Agency requirements.

Why First Day Homecare?

We want to be the best place for nurses to work in St. Louis: a positive, supportive team where you feel truly valued, and where we go above and beyond for our patients and our staff alike. You’ll care for one child at a time and see the same family on a consistent schedule. And because we’re a locally owned agency, you’ll know the owner and your clinical supervisor by name.

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Company Values

• Standards of Care: Our policies and procedures will follow industry standards and evidence-based practice, ensuring the best possible outcomes for our clients.
• Collaboration: We will work closely with family members, physicians, other healthcare providers, or anybody else in the client-defined circle of care.
• Over-communication: We will do our best to ensure our clients have all the information they need when they need it.
• People First: We will prioritize people over profits, ensuring that their well-being, growth, and satisfaction are at the heart of every decision we make.
• Transparency: We strive to be open and honest in all interactions, especially in times when our service has fallen short.