Private Duty Nursing
Job Description
Job Description
Provide direct skilled nursing care including but not limited to:
Medication administration and monitoring
Tracheostomy and ventilator care
Tube feedings (G-tube, J-tube)
Wound care
Seizure management
Catheter care
Vital signs monitoring and documentation
Follow and implement the individual's nursing care plan as developed by the RN and care team.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with DBHDS, DMAS (Medicaid), and agency policies.
Monitor for changes in the individual’s health status and notify the appropriate provider (RN supervisor, physician, case manager, etc.).
Provide health education to individuals, families, and caregivers as appropriate.
Collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team, including behavioral therapists, direct support professionals (DSPs), and case managers.
Comply with all state regulations , Medicaid requirements, and DBHDS provider guidelines.
Qualifications:
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia (unencumbered).
CPR/BLS Certification (American Heart Association preferred)
Experience in home health, pediatrics, developmental disabilities, or behavioral health preferred.
Knowledge of DBHDS waiver programs , including Community Living (CL), Family and Individual Supports (FIS), and Building Independence (BI), is preferred but not required.
Must pass all required background checks, including:
Criminal history
Nurse Aide Registry
OIG (Office of Inspector General) exclusions
CPS (Child Protective Services), if applicable
Skills and Abilities:
Strong clinical skills with attention to detail
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently in a home setting
Compassionate, patient, and respectful of individual rights
Ability to document care in electronic or paper records clearly and accurately
Work Environment:
Services provided in private homes or community settings
May require flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
May involve exposure to pets, secondhand smoke, or environmental allergens
Compliance & Supervision:
Operates under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) per Virginia Board of Nursing regulations and DBHDS waiver requirements
Complies with all DMAS documentation and service authorization guidelines
Recommended Jobs
Language Enabled Cyber Threat Analyst - Mandarin Chinese (2022-0198)
Acclaim Technical Services, founded in 2000, is a leading language and intelligence services company supporting a wide range of U.S. Federal agencies. We are an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) c…
Mowing Crew Leader
Job Description Job Description Pay: $18.00 - $23 REQUIRED: 1 Year of commercial lawn care crew leader experience and must be shown in resume. If your resume does not list a commercial landsc…
Cloud Systems Administrator
BCMC is supporting a U.S. Government customer to provide rapid deployment and management of secure cloud-based engagement kits for cyber incident response and threat hunting operations. As part of the…
General Counsel
The Opportunity Quartermaster AI is looking for a mission-driven General Counsel to serve as a key member of our executive leadership team. You won't just be "the lawyer"; you will be a strategic …
Senior Network Designer - TS/SCI FSP
Job Description Job Description Senior Network Designer TS/SCI FSP Department: Government Customer- Herndon Location: Herndon, VA Senior Network Designer ACTIVE TS/SCI CLEARAN…
Project Manager - Construction Management
Description: is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; superv…
Protein Conversion Operator - 3rd SHIFT
Description Position at Pilgrim's Job Title:Protein Conversion Operator – 3rd Shift Monday- Friday 10:00pm- 6:30am Weekends & Overtime as needed Location:Edinburg, VA Protein Convers…
Signal Processing Engineer
Job Description Job Description What Impact You'll Have You will design and develop cutting-edge DSP methods and software supporting a variety of government missions in the intelligence and …
CECOM C5I Sustainment Systems Analyst (Engineer)
Public Trust: None Requisition Type: Regular Your Impact Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the glob…
Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $1,853 to $2,006 per week in Petersburg, VA
Registered Nurse (RN) | Telemetry Location: Petersburg, VA Agency: Host Healthcare Pay: $1,853 to $2,006 per week Shift Information: Nights Start Date: ASAP About the Posi…