An Impactful Nursing Role Is Waiting For You
There’s nothing quite like the joy in a child or young adult’s eyes when they know they are being cared for. It is heart-warming to see relief on a parent’s face when they see that their child trusts you with their well-being. Only those who have worked closely with young people know about these powerful experiences.
If you imagine a career in nursing that makes a difference for children and young adults, private duty nursing with Phoenix Home Care & Hospice offers the perfect opportunity to:
- Work with children and young adults with specialized needs.
- Provide individualized care in their homes.
- Assist families by providing support and education.
Keep reading to find out how to begin an extraordinary career in pediatric private duty nursing for children and young adults.
Start Your Journey By Choosing a Nursing Path
Your first decision is whether you hope to contribute to the field of nursing as a licensed practical nurse (LPN) or as a registered nurse (RN).
LPNs typically complete a certificate program of 12 to 18 months. You can complete your academic coursework online or in person. Regardless of where you complete your classroom hours, you’ll need to participate in clinical experiences as well.
RNs either seek an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Associate degrees are typically two-year programs, whereas bachelor’s degree programs are four years long.
As you seek your certificate or degree, consider these two tips from Phoenix Home Care & Hospice:
- Gain experience with children and young adults: When you begin clinical placements to fulfill the requirements of your certificate or degree program, consider asking your placement coordinator if you can work with children, if this is an option. If you plan to become a pediatric private duty nurse, the experience you gain while still in school will be invaluable. Your placement will also help you when interviewing for a private duty nursing job.
- Consider working part-time in a home health caregiving role: Caregiving roles are available for those over the age of 18 with a valid license. A caregiving experience will help you get comfortable providing one-on-one care in a patients’ home, even if your role isn’t directly related to children or young adults with specialized needs.
Licensure: Your Next Step to Becoming a Pediatric Private Duty Nurse
Those who wish to become a nurse for children and young adults with specialized needs must also pass a licensing exam. Nurses who decide to become LPNs must take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). RNs take the NCLEX-RN.
Although many students in LPN and RN programs learn material that is covered on the NCLEX exams during their certificate and degree programs, consider purchasing a review book or joining a group of students who study together. Look into using online study resources to ensure your success.
Search For a Job as a Private Duty Nurse
After you’ve completed your certificate or degree program and earned your licensure, you’re ready to find an open role in private duty nursing for children and young adults. Phoenix Home Care & Hospice is a sought-after team for those looking to make a start as a pediatric private duty nurse.
Team Phoenix regularly posts jobs for private duty nurses. We’re looking for nurses who take great pride in providing exceptional care for children, young adults, and their families.
Our nurses find purpose by guiding families through their child’s care journey. They see impactful results, including helping children reduce visits to specialists and the emergency room. Our nurses also serve as a critical source of support for the entire family, right in their homes.
Pediatric private duty nurses with Phoenix Home Care & Hospice are typically responsible for these daily nursing tasks:
- Injections, IV therapy, and routine blood draws.
- Total parenteral nutrition (TPN).
- Assisted coughing.
- Care for a tracheostomy
- Ventilator management.
- Medication administration.
- And more.
When You’re Ready to Apply, Consider Team Phoenix
Team Phoenix offers exceptional pediatric private duty nursing services, which is why we look for exceptional nurses. Our commitment to the health of children and young adults with specialized needs creates a rewarding experience for our team members.
We also offer competitive benefits, so you can grow in your career and find a healthy work-life balance.
Our benefits include:
- Competitive pay.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Major medical plan health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Spousal insurance coverage.
- PTO.
- And much more.
Search available pediatric private duty nursing jobs now to learn more about the job’s requirements, responsibilities, and benefits – and good luck on your journey toward joining one of society’s most important professions!
