Staff Nurse - RN - Pediatrics - Home Care jobs in Rock Island, IL

Perks of Working at Universal Pediatrics:

• Full-time benefit package includes health insurance, vision and dental plans, short-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Long-lasting and memorable bonds with clients
• Individual, hands-on training and support
• Work/life balance
• 24-hour management support
• Tuition reimbursement program for full and part-time employees
• Access to CE courses and Lippincott Advisor
• Fun activities and incentives
• Community event & charity event opportunities
• Promotion opportunities

What you'll be doing…

• 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.

• Active Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 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

• Models Universal Pediatrics’ values: Integrity, Compassion, Adaptability, Responsibility and Excellence
• Manages multiple tasks and process information from multiple different sources
• Works and communicates professionally with clients, families and caregivers, physicians, peers, supervisors, and office team members
• Culturally sensitive; possess the ability to recognize individual differences to manage relationships and interactions with others
• Maintain confidentiality