Pediatriac Private Duty Nurse (RN/LPN)

Job description

Position Summary: 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

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. BSN preferred. Current license as a Registered Nurse in the state of operation. Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills. Current CPR certification. Licensed driver with automobile insured in accordance with state and/or Agency requirements.

Essential functions/Areas of accountability

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.