Pediatric Home Health LPN

KidsCare Home Health; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 38,572 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Meaningful one-on-one patient care

Supportive team environment

Job summary

KidsCare Home Health in Colorado is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses to provide one-on-one pediatric care in patients' homes. You’ll work with a team to deliver high-quality care and support families in managing treatment plans at home.

A valid LPN license and CPR certification are required; home health and pediatric experience are preferred. Flexible scheduling and a comprehensive benefits package accompany this position.

Qualifications

• Must have valid LPN license in state of Colorado.
• 1 year home health experience preferred.
• 1 year pediatric experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to infants, children and adolescents in patients' homes per care plan.
• Administer prescribed medications and therapies as ordered.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments.
• Document timely clinical notes per plan of care.

Skills

Pediatric care

Home health

CPR certified

Reliability

Education

LPN License

CPR Certification

Pediatric Experience Preferred

Job description

Overview

Now Hiring Nurses in Colorado!Join a team that truly cares.

KidsCare Home Health is looking for compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)to provide one-on-one pediatric care in a home setting. If you’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and their families, we’d love to have you join our team.

As a Private Duty Home Health Nurse, you’ll deliver high-quality, personalized care to children in the comfort of their homes. You’ll work alongside experienced healthcare professionals in a collaborative, supportive environment where your voice is valued and your skills are appreciated.

Why Join KidsCare Home Health?

• Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle

• Sign-on bonuses available

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Meaningful one-on-one patient care

• Supportive team environment with a mission that truly matters

Responsibilities

Our Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) are responsible for the delivery and supervision of patient care through the nursing processes of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to infants, children, and adolescents primarily in their home according to the active plan of care, as given by the physician and other appropriate personnel.
• Provide services in accordance with a physician’s orders and in adherence to state, federal, and national accreditation commission regulations; under the direction and supervision of clinical supervision staff and the agency Administrator.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments.
• Administer prescribed medications, treatments, and therapies as ordered by the
• Document timely clear, concise, and accurate clinical notes in accordance with the plan of care.
• Notify the RN Case Manager of any changes in the patient’s condition.
• Provide and document education to patients and their families on specific details of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
• Collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure that patients are receiving quality care, necessary to achieve, and exceed individual
• Uses appropriate infection control procedures and safety
• Comply with all company policies, practices, and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience Requirements

• Current State Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) License.
• One (1) Year Home Health Experience Preferred
• One (1) Year Pediatric Experience Preferred.
• Current CPR Certification.

Other Qualifications and Skills

• Must have reliable transportation to office and patients’ homes.

Physical Demands/Working Environment

• Position regularly requires bending, reaching, standing, stooping, sitting, twisting, talking, and hearing.
• Push and pull 50 pounds (position patient, move equipment, etc.).
• Support 50 pounds of weight (ambulate patient).
• Lift 50 pounds (pick up a child, transfer a patient, etc.) as well as assist with weights of more than 100 pounds.
• Carry equipment and supplies.
• See information up to 24 inches away (monitors, computer screens, etc.).

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pay range $28 - $30 per hour.