LPN Pediatric

We offer

• One-on-on patient care setting
• Full-time or part-time, flexible schedules, multiple shift options available in many areas
• Electronic documentation
• Full-time benefits offer medical, dental, and vision insurance; supplemental insurance including life, paid time off; and generous 401k match

About the Position

Have you always wanted to work with pediatric patients? Are you looking for a one-on-one patient care setting? Come join our team of caring professionals across our company.

The Private Duty Pediatric Nurse furnishes services in accordance with agency policies, prepares clinical and progress notes, assists the physician and registered nurse in performing specialized procedures, prepares equipment and materials for treatments observing aseptic technique as required, and assists the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques. (COP §484.30(b))

What's Required

• Current LPN or RN license through the board of nursing in the state of practice
• Positive attitude and good organizational skills
• Is self-directed with the ability to work with little supervision
• Is flexible and cooperative in fulfilling role obligation
• Complies with accepted professional standards and practice
• Possesses and maintains good physical stamina and mental health
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or agency requirements and is in good working order

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one year pediatric nursing experience
• Community/home health or medical/surgical experience

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide safe home health services to patients/clients and families/caregivers
• Implement plan of care initiated by the RN Clinical Supervisor in collaboration with the physician
• Assist the registered nurse or physician in carrying out the plan of care
• Develop, prepare, and maintain individualized patient/client care documentation consistent with the plan of care, and submit accurate documentation
• Assess and provides patient/client and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care as established by the registered nurse
• Document communication and condition of the patient and address problems identified in the on going assessment or provide documentation of rationale for not doing so
• Assists the patient/client and family/caregiver in learning home nursing procedures, self-care techniques and other care needs as appropriate to the patient's/client's condition
• Administer medication, diet and other instructions as directed by the registered nurse and ordered by the physician
• Use equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently
• Participate in personal professional growth and development and keep current in nursing trends and knowledge.
• Participates in in-service programs and quality Improvement program of the agency
• Participates in public relations and community activities that promote the agencies role as an effective member of the health care delivery system

This is not a full list of duties and responsibilities. A full job description will be provided.

Our agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.

About Us

Why work for Southwestern Home Health and Affiliates?

We provide our employees with an atmosphere that will encourage them to develop their talents to their highest potential while being caregivers to those in need of home health, hospice, or personal services. Join our Team to provide inspired care by offering a loving professional team approach to rendering care, allowing a patient to comfortably remain where they live for as long as services are required.

Wondering what amazing benefits we can offer you?

Full-Time Benefits

• Medical - We offer three options including PHCS PPO Plan, PHCS HSA Plan, or Preventive Plus.

• Dental and Vision - Take advantage of our Delta Dental and VSP plans

• 401k Match - We offer a very generous 401k match

• Paid Time Off - You will begin earning paid time off from day one The annual average for paid time off accrual is 18 days per year to start.

• AFLAC - You can access short term disability, accident, and cancer policies through AFLAC.

Part-Time & PRN Benefits

• Medical - Part-time and prn staff are offered Preventive Plus Plan coverage.

• 401k Match - If you average over 1000 hours per year, we offer a very generous 401k match

• AFLAC -You can access short term disability, accident, cancer policies through AFLAC.