Overview
Join our dedicated pediatric home care team as a Pediatric Home Care Nurse RN, providing compassionate and expert nursing care to children in their homes. This flexible position offers four hours per week, allowing you to make a meaningful difference while maintaining work-life balance. You will deliver personalized care tailored to each child's unique needs, ensuring safety, comfort, and optimal health outcomes. If you are passionate about pediatric nursing and thrive in a dynamic, patient-centered environment, this role is perfect for you!
Duties
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and developmental evaluations tailored to pediatric patients.
- Administer medications via various routes such as injections and IV infusions, following strict aseptic techniques and medication protocols.
- Manage airway support devices, including ventilators and oxygen therapy, ensuring proper functioning and patient safety.
- Provide specialized care for children with complex medical needs such as tube feeding, catheter care, ostomy management, and infection control measures.
- Collaborate with families and caregivers to develop and implement individualized care plans aligned with medical orders and family preferences.
- Document all patient interactions accurately within electronic health record (EHR) systems like Epic or Cerner, adhering to HIPAA regulations.
- Educate families on medication administration, disease management, and safety procedures to promote independence and confidence in home care settings.
Skills
- Proven experience in pediatric nursing with knowledge of child development and age-specific health considerations.
- Proficiency in EMR/EHR systems such as Epic or Cerner for accurate documentation and patient record management.
- Strong skills in IV insertion, medication administration, and aseptic technique to ensure safe patient care.
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or special healthcare needs is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with critical care procedures including ventilator management, acute pain management, and emergency response protocols.
- Knowledge of infection control practices aligned with NCQA standards and CDC guidelines.
- Ability to communicate effectively with children, families, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams in a compassionate manner.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to impact children's lives profoundly while working flexible hours that fit your schedule. We value your expertise in pediatric nursing and provide a supportive environment where your skills can truly shine!
Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
