Private Duty Nurse (PDN)

For over 30 years, PASCO has been providing industry-leading care and advocacy programs for a broad range of clients with disabilities and their families. Our primary mission is to help our clients lead rich and fulfilling lives while in the comfort and safety of their own homes. Here at PASCO, we strive to hire the best! We’re all about teamwork and approach decisions as a team with the main focus on always doing the right thing.

PASCO is currently seeking a compassionate and dedicated RN to provide personalized one-on-one care for a male client in his early 20's who lives in Westminster. Client requires respiratory and GB cares.  This position will be needed on a part or full-time basis with a schedule of any consecutive days M-F working a 10-hour (8pm-6am) OR 12 hour (8pm - 8am) shift. Client has x2 hypoallergenic dogs and selected candidate must be ok with this.

POSITION
Private Duty Nurse (PDN)

POSITION PURPOSE
Provide direct, comprehensive nursing services for a single male client on an hourly basis overnight.  Additionally, this role will provide client education, complete and submit all required documentation, and may supervise or direct other assigned care providers. 

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver skilled nursing care according to physician orders and industry standards.

• Conduct holistic client assessments and implement appropriate care procedures.

• Support clients in achieving care goals and adapt plans as their needs change.

• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients and their support systems.

• Coordinate care with the RN Case Manager, family, physicians, and other staff.

• Maintain accurate in-home charts, medication records, and required documentation.

• Report lab results and health changes to the care team promptly.

• Participate in case conferences and ensure alignment with individualized care plans.

• Supervise and guide LPNs, CNAs, and other care providers, maintaining quality standards.

• Educate clients and caregivers, offering referrals to community resources when needed.

• Adhere to HIPAA, PASCO policies, and state and federal regulations.

• Communicate clinical updates and attend meetings for ongoing professional development.

• Ensure reliable transportation, a valid Colorado driver’s license, and active insurance.

EXPERIENCE

• 1-3+ years experience practicing as a PDN providing in-home care (preferred)

• Documented experience and skill set matching client/family needs

• Home Health nursing experience (highly preferred)

• Active and current drivers license/insurance

EDUCATION/LICENSES

Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Colorado (confirmed through DORA)

• Current CPR Certification

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/STRENGTHS

• Remain alert and attentive during overnight hours while delivering care to client

• Clinical Judgment: Ability to independently collect and interpret data about a client, arrive at a conclusion and identify the appropriate action. This involves problem solving, decision making and critical thinking rooted in clinical knowledge and experience.

• Client Service: Ability to establish and maintain relationships with clients, and provide professional appropriate, compassionate and empathetic care to clients

• Maintaining Commitments: Ability to consistently fulfill commitments, show up when promised, and maintain strong communication

• Collaboration: Ability to maintain a positive attitude, demonstrate flexibility and balance self-interest with the interests of the agency

• Knowledge of State, Federal and Licensing rules and regulations for care delivery and documentation by Home Care Agencies

• Knowledge of unique issues related to care delivery for people with a variety of disabilities

• Ability to assess data reflective of the client’s status

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

• Ability to operate a computer, familiarity with Microsoft products, specifically Outlook, and ability to receive and process work in an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Medium detailed work:

  • Requires walking or standing a significant amount of the time duing shift

  • Capability to assist client with mobility or transfers

  • Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

  • Requires stooping, kneeling, crouching, grasping, lifting, reaching, pushing, twisting at waist 

  • Requires close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection)

JOB TYPE: part or full-time

SHIFT SCHEDULE:  Overnights.  Any consecutive days of the week (M-F) working 10 hours (8pm - 6am or 9pm-7am) OR 12 hours (8pm - 8am OR 9pm - 9am) shifts

LOCATION: Westminster, 80031

PAY RANGE: $23 - $38/hour DOE and licensure. The chosen candidate will also receive a $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS

PASCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity of all kinds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and clients that is free of harassment and discrimination.