Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Pediatric Nursing Specialists of Indiana (PNS, a Home Care Network company) is a Medicare-certified home care and home health agency providing total patient & family support for infants, pediatrics, adults, and seniors.

We are nurse-owned and locally led, meaning our patients' care, trust, and wellbeing - not profits - come first. This also means our agency fosters an environment where nurses and caregivers thrive, allowing us to handpick and retain top talent. The result is that PNS nurses and aides benefit from being surrounded by competent and happy peers, satisfied clients, and competitive pay that promotes both personal and professional growth.

We are seeking 2-3 highly skilled, compassionate, and professional Private Duty Nurses (LPN or RN) to join our home health agency to provide care and support for clients in Indianapolis, IN, and surrounding areas.

At PNS, we support your growth and empower you to deliver personalized care to every patient. Discover the joy of working in a nurse-owned, locally led agency, plus:

• Part-time and Full-time positions available, with flexible schedules for weekday, weeknight, overnight, weekend, and hybrid shifts - we build schedules that fit your lifestyle!
• Clients include infant/pediatric, adult, and geriatric patient care.
• We can accommodate immediate start dates & weekly pay checks for all willing to provide care within a 30-45 minute radius of their home. *Those who accept cases over a 30-minute distance to start will have FIRST CHOICE to switch to new, closer-to-home cases after 3-6 months employment.*
• Mileage reimbursement between clients is provided.
• Full time employees are eligible for medical and other company benefits, bonuses, awards, and other perks.

Compensation:

• RN Hourly: $37 - $40
• LPN Hourly: $28 - $30

Pay ranges are based on experience, specializations and credentials, geographies served, and overall fit.

Position Summary

Performs skilled nursing functions in accordance with the federal, state, and local laws and within the guidelines of his/her professional organization and agency. All functions shall be performed in accordance with the established policies and practices and state Nurse Practice Act. The LPN/RN delivers care to clients as delegated by the RN Case Manager.

Reports to: RN Case Manager; Clinical Administrator/Director of Nursing

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse in Indiana.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a home health or acute care setting or equivalent experience. 1+ years of in-home care experience is preferred.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Good interpersonal communication skills.
• Current driver's license or state ID, and reliable transportation.
• Desirable character traits: reliable, honest beyond reproach, professional, compassionate, detail-oriented (in care + documentation), accountable, friendly and accommodating, respectful, and positive.

Essential Functions/Areas of Accountability:

• Provides professional nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Communicates appropriate status/condition changes to the RN per agency guidelines.
• Provides skilled nursing visits for clients as directed by the RN Case Manager. Follows the care plan established by the Registered Nurse.
• Recognizes and reports changes in client condition to the Case Manager and physician, as directed.
• Communicates information on a timely basis, consistent with agency policy and urgency of the situation. Communication is verbal, as needed, and through complete and accurate documentation in the clinical record.
• Scope of clinical practice includes personal care services, assessment of findings, medication monitoring and administration, client teaching, emergency intervention, and nursing services within professional scope of practice and as delegated by the Case Manager.
• Individuals with the license designation of "LPN M-IV" may perform venipuncture for the purpose of obtaining blood samples for laboratory analysis.
• Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers.
• Demonstrates knowledge of safety/infection control practices by compliance with policies and procedures.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to potentially unsafe situations.
• Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment.
• Makes recommendations on improvement of safety.
• Performs job in compliance with agency policies and procedures and professional and community standards.
• Accepts responsibility for professional nursing role.
• Follows applicable state and federal laws and agency standards.
• Attends all meetings as required.
• Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Refrains from discussing client or staff identities, conditions, or circumstances in public or with others who do not have a legitimate interest in the person.
• Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Agency Quality Improvement Program and pertinent activities.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.

Essential Physical Demands:

Frequent standing, walking/bending/stooping, occasional sitting

Weight handled; push/pull force: 10 - 20 lbs. occasionally, 20 - 30 lbs. infrequently; carry/lift: 5 -10 lbs. occasionally, 10 - 30 lbs. infrequently.

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $28.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Geriatrics
• Home Health
• Pediatrics

License/Certification:

• CPR & First Aide training, or willingness to renew? (Required)
• RN or LPN License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Indianapolis, IN (Required)

Work Location: In person

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