Pediatric Home Care Nurse

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Job Overview

Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Pediatric Home Care Nurse, where your expertise will make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families. This vital role involves providing specialized nursing care in a home setting, ensuring children with complex medical needs receive compassionate, high-quality treatment. You will be the primary caregiver, coordinating with families and healthcare providers to deliver tailored care plans that promote health, safety, and comfort. If you are passionate about pediatric care and thrive in a flexible, patient-centered environment, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to pediatric patients in their homes, including medication administration, IV infusions, and wound care.

• Conduct thorough patient assessments, vital signs monitoring, and physical examinations to evaluate health status and update care plans accordingly.

• Manage advanced medical equipment such as ventilators, feeding tubes, and catheters while ensuring proper maintenance and sterile techniques.

• Collaborate closely with families to educate caregivers on medication administration, disease management, and emergency procedures.

• Document all patient interactions accurately using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems like Epic or Athenahealth, maintaining strict compliance with HIPAA regulations.

• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams for discharge planning, case management, and referrals to community resources or specialty services such as hospice or infectious disease care.

• Respond promptly to urgent situations through triage protocols and provide critical interventions during emergencies or acute episodes.

Experience

• Proven experience working with children in various healthcare settings such as hospital medicine, ICU, PICU, or neonatal units.

• Critical care experience including ICU or Level I Trauma Center exposure is highly desirable.

• Familiarity with pediatric-specific procedures like tube feeding, venipuncture (phlebotomy), catheterization, and sterile technique.

• Knowledge of medical coding systems such as ICD-9/10 and CPT coding for accurate documentation and billing purposes.

• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or special needs including Alzheimer's care and memory care is advantageous.

• Skilled in using EMR/EHR systems like Cerner or eClinicalWorks for efficient patient record management.

• Strong understanding of pediatric physiology, anatomy knowledge, pain management strategies, and acute care protocols.

• Ability to communicate effectively with families and caregivers while demonstrating compassion and professionalism in sensitive situations.

Join us in providing exceptional pediatric home care that transforms lives through dedicated service!

Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour Work Location: In person