Pediatric Home Health Nurse

## Description

## ❤️ Make a Difference in One Child's Life Every Day

Imagine going to work where you're not rushing from room to room, juggling multiple patients, or buried in hospital chaos.

Instead...

You'll spend your shift caring for one incredible little girl in the comfort of her home—helping her grow, learn, and safely remain with the family who loves her.

At Iowa Home Care, our nurses become part of the family. We are seeking an experienced Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN) who is passionate about providing exceptional one-on-one care for a medically complex one-year-old child.

If you enjoy pediatric critical care, developing meaningful relationships, and truly making a difference, we'd love to meet you.

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## 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

✔ Make a lifelong impact on a child's future

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## 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 enjoys pediatric critical care and is comfortable caring for children with advanced medical needs including ventilator support, tracheostomy care, respiratory treatments, and tube feedings.

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# Benefits

We believe our nurses deserve exceptional benefits.

✔ Competitive Pay

✔ Flexible Scheduling

✔ Full-Time, Part-Time & PRN Opportunities

✔ Medical Insurance

✔ Dental Insurance

✔ Vision Insurance

✔ Paid Time Off (PTO)

✔ 401(k) with Outstanding Company Match

✔ Wellness Program

✔ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

✔ Short-Term Disability

✔ Long-Term Disability

✔ Paid Training

✔ Ongoing Clinical Education

✔ Supportive Clinical Leadership Available 24/7

# What You'll Do

As a Private Duty Pediatric RN, you'll provide individualized skilled nursing care including

### Respiratory & Ventilator Management

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

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### Skilled Nursing Care

• Comprehensive respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, gastrointestinal, and skin assessments
• Hourly monitoring and documentation
• Medication administration
• Feeding tube management
• G-Tube/NJ Tube care
• Aspiration precautions
• Pain assessment and management

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### Daily Care & Development

• Bathing and diaper changes
• Oral care
• Skin integrity monitoring
• Passive range of motion
• Developmentally appropriate play and interaction
• Comfort measures
• Helping a little girl continue reaching developmental milestones

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### Family Support

You'll work closely alongside parents by

• Reinforcing caregiver education
• Providing ongoing support and encouragement
• Communicating changes in condition
• Helping create a safe home environment

## Qualifications
# We're Looking For
### Required
✔ Current Iowa RN License
✔ Current CPR/BLS Certification
✔ Valid Driver's License
✔ Strong assessment skills
✔ Excellent communication
✔ Compassionate and dependable
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### Preferred
⭐ Pediatric Nursing
⭐ PICU
⭐ NICU
⭐ Pediatric Home Care
⭐ Private Duty Nursing
⭐ Tracheostomy Care
⭐ Ventilator Management
⭐ Enteral Feeding
⭐ Pediatric Critical Care
(New graduates with strong pediatric clinical experience are encouraged to apply.)