LPN, Pediatric Home Health

LPN, Pediatric Home Health
LPN - PEDS, +1 more
Des Moines, IA
Permanent
Universal Pediatrics

Universal Pediatrics

Our LPNs work in our clients' home providing skilled medical care. Schedules are based on the client and the family needs. No two clients are alike. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: Complete assessments, medication administration, and provide therapies, treatments, and interventions as scheduled in accordance with the plan...

LPN, Pediatric Home Health

Description

Our LPNs work in our clients' home providing skilled medical care. Schedules are based on the client and the family needs. No two clients are alike.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Complete assessments, medication administration, and provide therapies, treatments, and interventions as scheduled in accordance with the plan of care and physician’s orders.

Partner with all members of the interdisciplinary team including the family, ensuring a constant flow of communication regarding the client’s cares, changes in condition, developmental goals, etc.

Provide support and education to clients and families to help them be successful.

Build rapport and trust with clients, families or other caregivers, the office team, and peers to facilitate effective communication and build relationships.

Complete timely charting through our electronic medical record system.
Keep up to date with the client’s plan of care, changes in conditions, physician’s orders, family, or caregiver requests, etc.

Advocate for the client and family to promote and support growth and development.

Examples of some of our nursing cares include gastrostomy tubes, jejunostomy tubes, nasogastric tubes, PICCs, PORTs, tracheostomies, seizure disorders, etc.

Requirements

Active Licensed Practical Nurse licensure, without restrictions

Valid driver’s license and proof of auto liability insurance coverage

CPR certification required but may be obtained after hire

COVID-19 vaccine compliance

Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds

Location
Des Moines, Iowa
Specialty
Home Health, Pediatrics
Employment Type
Permanent
Shift
Full-time, Part-time and PRN, all shifts

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