Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) – Pediatric Private Duty Nursing

MedCare Pediatric Group; Tomball (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

STD insurance

LTD insurance

401(k) retirement plan

PTO

Job summary

MedCare Pediatric is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide one-on-one pediatric home health care. This role offers full-time and part-time options, with shifts in 8–12 hours across the Greater Houston area.

You will deliver skilled nursing care in patients’ homes, monitor conditions, administer medications, and document thoroughly. Must hold a Texas LVN license, CPR certification, and have a valid driver’s license with auto liability insurance.

Qualifications

• Current Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license and current auto liability insurance.
• Minimum of 6 months of pediatric home health experience as an LVN required.
• Provide skilled one-on-one nursing care to pediatric patients in their homes during 8–12-hour shifts, allowing them to remain safely with their families instead of an inpatient facility.
• Care for children with serious illnesses, medical complexities, disabilities, or those recovering from injuries or extensive surgery.
• Assess patient conditions during each visit, including monitoring vital signs, seizure activity, and providing care for gastrostomy tubes (G-tubes), tracheostomies, CPAP/BiPAP, and ventilators.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed and according to the individualized plan of care.
• Collaborate with physicians, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary care team to ensure quality patient outcomes.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled one-on-one nursing care in pediatric patients’ homes during 8–12 hour shifts.
• Monitor vital signs and assess patient conditions during visits.
• Administer medications and treatments per the plan of care.
• Coordinate with physicians and care team to ensure quality outcomes.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.

Skills

CPR certification

Pediatric home health

Texas LVN license

Valid driver’s license

6 months pediatric home health

Education

LVN license (Texas)

Job description

Pediatric Private Duty Nurse (LVN) – Full-Time & Part-Time Home Health

$22–$26 an hour

At MedCare Pediatric, we are dedicated to transforming lives through compassionate, patient-centered care. As a trusted provider of pediatric home health services, we bring skilled nursing care directly into the homes of our pediatric patients, ensuring they receive the support they need in the environment where they feel most comfortable. Our mission is to deliver exceptional nursing care through integrity, collaboration, and excellence.

As a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) – Private Duty Nurse at MedCare, you’ll have the opportunity to provide one‑on‑one skilled nursing care in a setting where children thrive—their own homes. Our structured schedules allow for meaningful patient interactions, individualized care, and thorough documentation while offering the flexibility to maintain a healthy work‑life balance. You’ll be part of a supportive team that values collaboration, professional growth, and clinical excellence, providing you with the resources needed to make a lasting impact on the children and families you serve.

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Qualifications and Responsibilities:

• Current Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license
• Current CPR certification
• Valid driver’s license and current auto liability insurance
• Minimum of 6 months of pediatric home health experience as an LVN required
• Provide skilled one‑on‑one nursing care to pediatric patients in their homes during 8–12‑hour shifts, allowing them to remain safely with their families instead of an inpatient facility
• Care for children with serious illnesses, medical complexities, disabilities, or those recovering from injuries or extensive surgery
• Assess patient conditions during each visit, including monitoring vital signs, seizure activity, and providing care for gastrostomy tubes (G‑tubes), tracheostomies, CPAP/BiPAP, and ventilators
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed and according to the individualized plan of care
• Collaborate with physicians, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary care team to ensure quality patient outcomes
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Benefits & Schedule:

• Full‑time and part‑time opportunities available
• Day, night, weekday, and weekend shifts available throughout the Greater Houston area and surrounding communities
• Flexible scheduling with 8–12‑hour private duty shifts
• Competitive pay of $22–$26 per hour, plus night and weekend differentials
• Employee referral bonus program
• Medical, dental, vision, life, STD, and LTD insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Supportive leadership, ongoing clinical support, and opportunities for professional growth

Why Join MedCare Pediatric?

• One‑on‑one pediatric patient care
• Flexible schedules to support work‑life balance
• Meaningful relationships with patients and families
• Supportive clinical team and leadership
• Opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of children every day

$22 - $26 an hour