Private Duty Nurse

4 weeks ago


Wilmington, Delaware, United States Aveanna Healthcare Full time
Job Title: Private Duty Nurse

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse to provide high-quality nursing care to our patients in the comfort of their own homes.

Job Summary:

The Private Duty Nurse will be responsible for delivering and documenting skilled nursing care in accordance with the developed care plan and physician's orders. This role requires a strong commitment to patient-centered care, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Deliver and coordinate quality patient care in compliance with physician orders.
  • Continuously observe and assess patient condition and care needs, reporting changes to the supervisor and/or physician as appropriate.
  • Document all activities, assessments, nursing actions, responses, and coordination of care in a timely manner.
  • Develop, implement, and update the nursing care plan.
  • Take appropriate nursing action based on assessment and achieve expected outcomes.
  • Recognize changes in patient needs and responses requiring intervention, implementing care to prevent risk or reduce risk.
  • Accept responsibility for personal and professional accountability by complying with Aveanna policies, state and federal regulations, accrediting bodies, and the Nurse Practice Act.
  • Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both staff and patient according to OSHA standards.
  • Educate patients and families regarding the disease process, self-care techniques, and prevention strategies, and in meeting the patient's nursing needs.
  • Maintain knowledge of competencies related to the nursing profession by participating in educational programs, continued education units, internal learning management skills, and skill evaluations.
Requirements:
  • Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
  • Current, unrestricted state license as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice.
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation, and compliance with nursing care and policies and procedures.
Additional State-Specific Requirements:
  • South Carolina - One (1) year of pediatrics experience.
  • California - One (1) year of experience required working under current nursing license.
  • Louisiana - One (1) year of experience required working as a licensed nurse.
  • Continuing Education as required by state.
Additional Discipline-Specific Requirements:
  • Medical Oncology RN - 2 years Registered Nurse experience with cardiac monitoring and oncology experience.
  • Ambulatory RN - 2 years experience with vital assessment, plan of care development, and telephone triage.
  • Medical Surgical RN - 2 years Registered Nurse experience.
  • Peri-Operative Care RN - 2 years of Registered Nurse, preferably with oncology experience.
Preferences:
  • Six (6) months of recent experience as a Licensed Nurse in a clinical care setting.
  • Home health experience.
Other Skills/Abilities:
  • Attention to detail.
  • Time Management.
  • Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution.
  • Good organization and communication skills.
Physical Requirements:
  • Must be able to speak, write, read, and understand English.
  • Must be able to travel.
  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
  • Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting.
  • Must be able to sit and climb stairs.
  • Must have visual and hearing acuity.
  • Must have a strong sense of smell and touch.
  • Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistance.
  • Must be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transport.
Environment:
  • Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions.
  • Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases.
Other Duties:
  • Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.


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