First Day Homecare - Ohio·Dayton, Ohio
The Pediatric Private Duty Nurse provides professional nursing services according to the state Nurse Practice Act and agency policy, assuming responsibility for practice and performing physical assessments of clients. This role involves participating in care plan development, supervising LPNs/HHAs when directed, and promptly reporting changes in client condition to practitioners and the care team.
Open: Nights Sunday-Thursday 10pm-6am Days 7 days/week 11a-7p & Night 11p-7a Days Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm & Friday 1pm-6pm
Provides services to clients in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act, Agency
policy, and accepted professional standards of practice. The Registered Nurse (RN)
provides nursing services utilizing a comprehensive base of nursing theory under the
direction of a medically approved care plan.
Reports to: Clinical Supervisor
Provides supervision to: NA – No supervision responsibilities
Agency requirements.
1. Assumes responsibility and accountability for the practice of professional nursing
in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act and standards for home health
nursing.
2. Performs physical assessments of clients. May complete comprehensive
assessments for client admissions and reassessments at the discretion of the
Clinical Supervisor.
3. Supervises Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses (LPN/LVNs) and/or Home Health
Aides (HHAs) at the discretion of the Clinical Supervisor.
4. Reports changes in client condition promptly to the medical practitioner
overseeing care as well as to other members of the client’s care team.
5. Participates in the development of the client care plan.
6. Consistently demonstrates competency with technical nursing skills according to
personal and legal scope of practice.
7. Practices nursing with respect for individual, cultural, and spiritual differences.
8. Follows Agency policies and procedures as well as payor and accreditation
requirements.
9. Initiates actions to improve the quality of client care and to prevent negative client
outcomes. Continually promotes safety and infection prevention and control
practices.
10. Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
11. Participates in ongoing, professional self-development.
12. Delegates tasks to Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses (LPN/LVNs) and/or Home
Health Aides (HHAs) based on their legal scope of practice and where
circumstances require.
13. Performs other duties as deemed necessary.
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited professional nursing school, preferably with a BSN, and hold a current Registered Nurse license in the state of operation. Essential qualifications also include current CPR certification and being a licensed driver with required automobile insurance.
Market context
In Ohio, pediatric private duty nursing is often driven by families needing ongoing in-home care for medically complex children, so openings can be competitive when they offer consistent schedules and manageable travel. This role is especially competitive because employers typically look for an accredited nursing degree, an active Ohio RN license, CPR certification, and reliable transportation with insurance. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform against the original job description, then confirm your license, CPR status, and driving documentation before applying.
