What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Registered Nurse Home Care Nurse position at Divinus Home Health Services, Inc.?
Job Overview
Join our dedicated team as a Pediatric Registered Nurse Home Care Nurse, where your expertise will make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families. In this vital role, you will provide compassionate, comprehensive nursing care in a home setting, ensuring children with diverse medical needs receive the highest quality attention. Your energetic approach and clinical skills will empower families to manage health conditions confidently while promoting comfort and well-being. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work independently with a supportive team behind you, delivering personalized care that transforms lives.
Responsibilities
- Deliver skilled pediatric nursing care directly in patients’ homes, including medication administration, IV infusions, and wound care such as suturing and ostomy management
- Conduct thorough patient assessments, vital signs monitoring, and physical examinations tailored to children’s developmental stages
- Educate families on disease management, medication protocols, nutrition, and equipment use such as ventilators or feeding tubes
- Coordinate care plans with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, including specialists in ophthalmology, cardiology, or critical care when needed
- Maintain accurate medical documentation using EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems like Epic or Cerner while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations
- Perform specimen collection and processing for laboratory testing; manage infection control protocols to prevent disease transmission
- Provide triage support by assessing urgent needs and guiding families on appropriate next steps or emergency procedures
Requirements
- Valid pediatric nursing license (RN) with current state licensure required
- Proven pediatric nursing experience in settings such as hospital medicine, ICU, PICU, or neonatal units; experience in home care is highly preferred
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and diagnostic evaluation specific to pediatrics
- Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems including Epic or Cerner; familiarity with ICD coding (ICD-10/ICD-9) is advantageous
- Ability to perform aseptic techniques during procedures like IV insertion and catheter care; skilled in airway management and ventilator support when necessary
- Experience working with children who have complex medical needs such as developmental disabilities or chronic conditions like long-term ventilator dependence or dialysis treatments
- Excellent communication skills for family education, case management coordination, and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Flexibility to travel within assigned regions; valid driver’s license required
Join us to provide exceptional pediatric home care that fosters health, independence, and happiness for children across our community. We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training in areas like trauma medicine, hospice & palliative care, infectious disease management, and more. Your dedication will help create healthier futures for our youngest patients!
Pay: $39.85 - $47.99 per hour
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Salisbury, MD 21801
Salary : $40 - $48