Pediatric Home Health Nurse (RN) Up to 2000 Weekly

Pediatric Home Health Nurse (RN) Up to 2000 Weekly Are you a compassionate, dedicated nurse with a passion for pediatrics? Join our team at Applied Home Health, where we’re committed to providing exceptional in-home care for children. We’re seeking experienced LPNs and RNs with a minimum of 5 years of pediatric nursing experience to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our young patients and their families. Why Choose Applied Home Health? - Purposeful Impact: As a Pediatric Home Health Nurse, you’ll play a critical role in transforming lives. Your expertise and genuine care will empower children and bring comfort to their families, enhancing their quality of life every day. - Supportive Community:We cultivate a team-oriented, collaborative work culture where your skills and insights are valued. With us, you’ll experience growth and fulfillment, both personally and professionally. - Flexible Scheduling: Achieve the ideal work-life balance We offer adaptable schedules to fit your lifestyle, along with opportunities for overtime. - Competitive Pay:Recognizing your skills and experience, we provide a competitive compensation package with benefits—offering you the potential to earn $2000 weekly Responsibilities: - Provide high-quality, in-home nursing care to pediatric patients. - Administer prescribed medications, treatments, and therapies. - Assess patient needs and create tailored care plans. - Educate and guide patients and families in managing their care. - Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic, well-rounded care. Skills Required: - Pediatric Vital Signs Monitoring and Analysis: Proficient in measuring and interpreting pediatric-specific vital signs (heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, blood pressure, and temperature) across all ages—neonates to adolescents. Capable of recognizing deviations from age-appropriate norms and responding promptly. - Medication Administration & Dosage Precision: Skilled in pediatric dosage calculations based on weight, body surface area (BSA), and age. Able to administer medications through various routes (oral, IV, subcutaneous, intramuscular), following safe practices and monitoring for adverse reactions. - Advanced Pediatric Medical Device Management: Proficient in setting up, operating, and troubleshooting complex medical equipment: - Ventilators: Adjusting settings based on blood gas results and respiratory needs. - Tracheostomy Care: Performing routine care, suctioning, and emergency decannulation. - G-tubes/NG-tubes: Providing enteral feeding, monitoring for signs of infection/blockage, and replacing tubes when needed. - Oxygen Therapy: Managing oxygen through nasal cannulas, CPAP, or BiPAP, and closely monitoring saturation levels. - Infection Control & Sterile Technique: Consistent adherence to infection control standards in the home setting, including sterile equipment preparation (e.g., catheter insertion, wound care) and PPE use—especially critical for immunocompromised patients. - Chronic Condition Expertise: Skilled in managing complex pediatric conditions, including: - Respiratory disorders (asthma, cystic fibrosis): Administering nebulized medications, managing inhalers, and identifying signs of respiratory distress. - Seizure disorders: Administering rescue medications (e.g., diazepam, midazolam) and providing postictal care. - Diabetes management: Administering insulin, managing insulin pumps, and educating families on glucose monitoring. At Applied Home Health, we know that exceptional care is a calling. If you’re ready to join a compassionate team making a true difference in children’s lives, we’d love to welcome you Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary Pay: Up to $2,000.00 per week Medical Specialty: Pediatrics Experience: Pediatric: 5 years (Required) License/Certification: LPN (Required) Ability to Relocate: Chicago, IL 60655: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person Applied Home Health Network is a privately owned and operated home care company that provides service for clients in Cook, Will, and Dupage County. Our agency came into existence when we realized that home care was missing something special. We know, understand, and care about your loved ones as much as we do about our own. We expect our staff to treat you and your family members with the utmost respect and to provide exceptional care.