Pediatric Home Health Nurse

We’re hiring Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) across Texas who want to work 1 on 1 with pediatric patients in home health. We are a boutique provider that is family-owned and operated. Pay range: $25.00-$38.00 (depending on license)

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• $250 every 3 months - just for staying with us ✅ Weekly Pay every Friday! ✅
• Generous
• PTO:
• 80 hours (0–2 years)
• 120 hours (3–4 years)
• 160 hours (5+ years)

✅ Competitive Pay ✅ 401K Match Plan

• Up to 4% full match & 6% half-match ✅
• Comprehensive
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance through CIGNA ✅
• Boutique
• Provider: Be part of a close-knit, supportive team

Make a difference while working in a rewarding, supportive environment. Apply today and grow with us! 🎉

Pediatric Home Health Nurse - Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Summary/Objective

The primary function is to administer skilled nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse to pediatric patients/clients, in their places of residence; and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, patient/client, their family, and referring agency.

• Essential Functions
• Under the direction of the RN, assists in identifying the patient’s/client’s physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation.
• Participates in planning and implementing care in conjunction with the RN, in accordance with the POC.
• Provides care using infection control measures that protect both staff and patient/client.
• Assures the continuity of care through delivery of quality patient/client care.
• Provides effective communication to the patient/client, their family, team members, and other health care professionals as evidenced by clinical notes, case conferences, communication notes, and evaluations. Completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner
• Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of payor.
• Demonstrates commitment, professional growth and competency.
• Promotes the Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.

• Preferred/Required Education and Experience
• Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing
• Current Texas license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or a multi-state license issued by a state member of the National Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
• Current driver’s license
• One year experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in a clinical care pediatric setting strongly preferred.
• Home health experience preferred.

Supervisory Responsibility

No

Work Environment

Works in patients’/clients’ homes in various conditions; possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases; must have ability to work a flexible schedule and to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather

Physical/Mental Demands

Prolonged standing and walking required, with ability to lift up to 50lbs and move patients/clients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient/client needs, and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition; meet patient/client and family individualized psychosocial needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

• Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
• Hours/Shifts may vary based on client/patient needs/authorized hours.

• Travel
• Some

Organizational Requirements

• 1.
• Experience recognizing the needs and concerns of individuals 2.
• Effectively communicate orally and in writing 3.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instruction in English 4.
• Professional telephone & email etiquette 5.
• Able to work in fast-paced, self-directed environment.
• 6.
• Detail oriented with excellent time management skills.
• 7.
• Decision-making, problem resolution and creative thinking skills.
• 8.
• Responds well to multitasking while providing exceptional customer service, support and responsiveness 9.
• Should be honest, competitive, energetic, enthusiastic, professional and systematic.
• 10.
• Ability to demonstrate and educate to patient family members on all equipment necessary