Pediatric Private Duty Nurse
Requirements at a glance
Pediatric Private Duty Nurse at Primecare Home Care is a role based in Macon, GA. It does not mention visa sponsorship. Key skills include Registered nurse (RN) and Basic Life Support (BLS). Applications are submitted through JazzHR.
- Visa sponsorship
- Not mentioned in the posting
- Application platform
- JazzHR
Skills in this posting
- Registered nurse (RN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
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Pediatric Skilled Nurse Job Description
Hours: 24 hours
Nurse Skill Level: High-Level Skilled Nursing
Compensation:
$30 - $33 per hour
$45 - $47 per hour
Job Summary:
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Pediatric Skilled Nurse to provide high-quality, in-home nursing care for pediatric clients with complex medical needs. Our clients receive services through the Georgia Pediatric Program (GAPP) and require attentive, specialized nursing care. The nurse will be responsible for delivering direct patient care, monitoring the child's condition, and educating families on care techniques.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide one-on-one skilled nursing care to pediatric clients in the home setting.
- Manage and maintain medical equipment, including feeding tubes, tracheostomies, ventilators, and seizure logs.
- Administer medications, respiratory treatments, and other prescribed therapies.
- Monitor and assess patient conditions, responding promptly to changes in status.
- Document care provided and communicate effectively with healthcare team members.
- Educate and support families in caring for children with complex medical needs.
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and case managers to ensure comprehensive care.
- Maintain compliance with all state regulations, agency policies, and professional nursing standards.
Qualifications:
Completion of a nursing skills test with an 80% or above.
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid Georgia nursing license.
- Minimum of one year of pediatric nursing experience (home care experience preferred).
- Experience caring for medically complex clients with feeding tubes, seizure disorders, tracheostomies, and ventilators.
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.