Private Duty Nursing- Pediatric LPN

Interim HealthCare of Augusta

  • Augusta, Georgia
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Interim HealthCare of Augusta is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide Private Duty Nursing care for a pediatric patient. Candidates should have pediatric skilled nursing experience and be comfortable providing care involving: • G-Tube / GJ-Tube / NG-Tube care and feedings .

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationAugusta, Georgia
    Websiteinterimhealthcare.com

    Description

    NOW HIRING: PRIVATE DUTY PEDIATRIC LPN

    ️ Interim HealthCare of Augusta is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide Private Duty Nursing care for a pediatric patient.

    We are looking for a compassionate, dependable, and clinically skilled nurse who is confident caring for medically complex pediatric patients in the home setting.

    POSITION: Private Duty Nurse – LPN
    Pediatric Home Care

    ️ REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

    Candidates should have pediatric skilled nursing experience and be comfortable providing care involving:

    • G-Tube / GJ-Tube / NG-Tube care and feedings
    • Tracheostomy care and management
    • Ventilator care and monitoring
    • Airway management and suctioning
    • Medication administration
    • Monitoring vital signs and changes in condition
    • Following physician orders and the established plan of care
    • Recognizing and responding appropriately to changes or emergencies

    ️ RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Provide one-on-one skilled nursing care to a pediatric patient in the home
    • Monitor the patient’s respiratory and overall clinical status
    • Perform tracheostomy care, suctioning, and airway management
    • Monitor and manage ventilator equipment according to the plan of care
    • Provide G-Tube, GJ-Tube, and/or NG-Tube care and feedings
    • Administer medications and treatments as ordered
    • Maintain accurate and timely nursing documentation
    • Communicate changes in condition with the family, physician, and clinical team
    • Follow infection-control and patient-safety procedures
    • Provide compassionate support and education to the patient and family

    ️ QUALIFICATIONS

    • Current and unrestricted LPN license
    • Current CPR/BLS certification
    • Pediatric nursing experience required
    • Skilled nursing experience with G/GJ/NG tubes, tracheostomies, and ventilators
    • Strong assessment and critical-thinking skills
    • Ability to recognize and respond to changes in a pediatric patient’s condition
    • Dependable, attentive, and comfortable working independently
    • Excellent communication and documentation skills
    • Reliable transportation

    ️ MAKE A DIFFERENCE—ONE CHILD, ONE FAMILY, ONE SHIFT AT A TIME.

    Private duty nursing gives you the opportunity to provide focused, one-on-one care while becoming an important part of a child’s care team.

    Interested in joining Interim HealthCare of Augusta? Contact us today!

    706-550-1107
    interimaugusta.com

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