Pediatric Home Health Nurse- RN or LPN
Marietta, Georgia
Posted Sep 2
- Hours a week
- 16
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 16 hours
- Term
- Local Contract
- Setting
- Home Health
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Georgia is $40/hr, across 331 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Overview
Join our dynamic Pediatric Home Health team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families! As a Pediatric Home Health professional, you will provide specialized, compassionate care in a home setting, supporting children with diverse needs including neurodevelopmental disorders, disabilities, and complex medical conditions. This role offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams to promote health, independence, and quality of life for pediatric patients. Your expertise will help create personalized care plans that foster growth and development while ensuring safe and effective treatment delivery.
Duties
- Deliver comprehensive pediatric patient care in home environments, including administering treatments and therapies aligned with individualized care plans
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- Assist children with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as feeding, dressing, grooming, and mobility to promote independence
- Develop, implement, and monitor occupational therapy programs tailored to each child's unique needs and developmental goals
- Conduct occupational therapy assessments to evaluate motor skills, sensory processing, and functional abilities
- Collaborate with speech therapists, physical therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate holistic care strategies
- Support discharge planning by preparing families for ongoing care needs post-treatment and providing education on therapy techniques
- Maintain accurate medical documentation within electronic health records (EHR), ensuring compliance with clinical standards and confidentiality regulations
Skills
- Proven experience working with children with disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders and neurodevelopmental challenges
- Strong knowledge of pediatric physiology, anatomy, and medical terminology relevant to home health care
- Skilled in assisting with ADLs and implementing occupational therapy programs that enhance functional independence
- Experience working across various settings such as outpatient clinics, schools, inpatient units, skilled nursing facilities, or home health environments
- Ability to develop treatment plans based on evidence-based practices tailored to pediatric populations
- Excellent client communication skills to effectively educate families and caregivers on therapy techniques and progress updates
- Familiarity with clinical documentation standards and electronic health records (EHR) management for accurate record keeping
- Knowledge of post-acute care processes including discharge planning and case management for pediatric patients
- Experience working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders or disabilities in early intervention or outpatient settings is highly valued
- Ability to work collaboratively within an interprofessional team to deliver comprehensive patient-centered care
Embark on a rewarding career where your skills directly impact children's lives! We are dedicated to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training opportunities while providing a positive work environment that values your dedication. Join us in delivering exceptional pediatric home health services that truly make a difference!
- Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour
- Expected hours: 16.0 per week
- Work Location: In person
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Requirements
- RN
- LPN
Place
- City
- Marietta, Georgia
- Rent against this pay
- 51% of monthly gross
- Local household income
- $72,725/yr
- State price level
- 4% below the national average
$1,586 median rent against $3,120 a month at $45/hr for 16 hours a week, before tax.
all local households, not nurse pay
Georgia index 96.3, where 100 is the national average.
Marietta offers a blend of historic Southern charm and metro-Atlanta convenience. Stroll the vibrant town square or hike nearby Kennesaw Mountain. With its welcoming community and relaxed suburban pace, it is a great place for nurses seeking balance near big-city amenities.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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You are weighing IvyNest Health LLC in Buford, Georgia. On paper that is what holds: the employer name, the city, and the state. Pay ranges, unit texture, scheduling norms, ratios, and growth paths are not in the material we have,…
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Pediatrics is open from year one. Children's hospitals run their own new grad residencies.
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