Private Duty Nurse (RN/LPN)
Company: First Day Homecare - Ohio
Location: Mentor
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Job description: POSITION
SUMMARY Night Shift- Open Provides services to clients in
accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act, Agency policy, and
accepted professional standards of practice. The Registered Nurse
(RN) provides nursing services utilizing a comprehensive base of
nursing theory under the direction of a medically approved care
plan. REPORTS TO: Clinical Supervisor PROVIDES SUPERVISION TO: NA
No supervision responsibilities QUALIFICATIONS Graduate of an
accredited school of professional nursing. BSN preferred. Current
license as a Registered Nurse in the state of operation.
Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills. Current
CPR certification. Licensed driver with automobile insured in
accordance with state and/or Agency requirements. ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS/AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY 1. Assumes responsibility and
accountability for the practice of professional nursing in
accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act and standards for home
health nursing. 2. Performs physical assessments of clients. May
complete comprehensive assessments for client admissions and
reassessments at the discretion of the Clinical Supervisor. 3.
Supervises Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses (LPN/LVNs) and/or
Home Health Aides (HHAs) at the discretion of the Clinical
Supervisor. 4. Reports changes in client condition promptly to the
medical practitioner overseeing care as well as to other members of
the clients care team. 5. Participates in the development of the
client care plan. 6. Consistently demonstrates competency with
technical nursing skills according to personal and legal scope of
practice. 7. Practices nursing with respect for individual,
cultural, and spiritual differences. 8. Follows Agency policies and
procedures as well as payor and accreditation requirements. 9.
Initiates actions to improve the quality of client care and to
prevent negative client outcomes. Continually promotes safety and
infection prevention and control practices. 10. Maintains
confidentiality in all aspects of the job. 11. Participates in
ongoing, professional self-development. 12. Delegates tasks to
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses (LPN/LVNs) and/or Home Health
Aides (HHAs) based on their legal scope of practice and where
circumstances require. 13. Performs other duties as deemed
necessary.
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