Pediatric Home Health Nurse

Description

Overview:

At Iowa Home Care, we believe care begins with people who genuinely care. As a Private Duty Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN), you'll make a meaningful difference every day by providing one-on-one skilled nursing care to a medically complex child in the comfort and security of her home.

Imagine going to work where you're not rushing from room to room, juggling multiple patients, or buried in hospital chaos. Instead, you'll focus on one incredible little girl, helping her grow, learn, and safely remain with the family who loves her.

This is more than a nursing job—it's an opportunity to build meaningful relationships, provide exceptional care, and make a lasting impact on a child's future.

About Your Patient:

Our patient is a resilient one-year-old who was born prematurely and has overcome incredible challenges. She recently transitioned home from the pediatric intensive care unit and is thriving with the support of her loving family and skilled nursing team.

She requires a compassionate, detail-oriented nurse who is comfortable caring for children with advanced medical needs, including ventilator support, tracheostomy care, respiratory treatments, and tube feedings.

Why Nurses Love Private Duty Nursing:

One patient at a time
Build meaningful relationships with your patient and family
No hospital ratios
Flexible scheduling
Excellent work-life balance
Opportunity to make a lifelong impact on a child's future
Consistent patient assignment and continuity of care

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Respiratory & Ventilator Management

Ventilator monitoring and management
Tracheostomy care and suctioning
Continuous pulse oximetry monitoring
Oxygen therapy management
Nebulizer treatments
Chest physiotherapy
Early recognition and intervention for respiratory distress

Skilled Nursing Care

Perform comprehensive respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, gastrointestinal, and integumentary assessments
Medication administration and management
Feeding tube management and care
G-Tube
Aspiration precautions and monitoring
Pain assessment and management
Ongoing monitoring and documentation of patient condition
Prompt communication of changes in condition to the physician and care team

Daily Care & Developmental Support

Bathing, hygiene, and diaper changes
Oral care and skin integrity monitoring
Passive range of motion exercises
Developmentally appropriate play and interaction
Comfort measures and emotional support
Encouraging growth, learning, and developmental milestones

Family Education & Support

Reinforce caregiver education and training
Provide ongoing support and encouragement to family members
Communicate changes in patient condition
Promote a safe and supportive home environment
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure optimal outcomes

Why Iowa Home Care?

At Iowa Home Care, our nurses are empowered to focus on what matters most—providing exceptional care and building meaningful relationships. You'll have the time, support, and resources needed to deliver the highest level of care while helping a child remain safely at home with her family.

If you're looking for a rewarding nursing position where you can truly make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

QualificationsQualifications:

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Iowa
Pediatric nursing experience preferred
Critical care, PICU, NICU, ventilator, or tracheostomy experience preferred
Strong assessment and critical thinking skills
Excellent communication and documentation abilities
Current CPR certification (PALS preferred)
Ability to work independently while providing compassionate, family-centered car