8-12 Hours Pediatric Home Care Nurse

Pediatric Home Care Nurse Duties & Responsibilities • Assess children’s health problems and chart out a care plan. • Provide one-on-one patient care. • Administer medication and take and record vitals. • Assess home situations to determine that children are in the best possible environment. • Assist children with daily care such as grooming, bathing, and toileting. • Provide emotional support to children and their families. • Work with pediatricians to ensure that proper treatment is administered at all times. • Ensure that the treatment provided is producing the expected results and alter procedures when the requirement occurs. • Observe symptoms and report to the pediatrician. • Start and monitor intravenous fluids. • Observer children for changes in health. • Act as a home health educator for children and their families. • Work as a nurse advocate to safeguard the children’s rights. • Record medical findings, symptoms, and observations. • Ensure the safety of children at all times. • Act as a consultant for children’s welfare.