Pediatric Home Health Nurse

Sentido Health; Gilmer (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Loyalty Bonus

Weekly Pay

Generous PTO

Competitive Pay

401K Match Plan

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

Sentido Health in Gilmer, TX seeks a Pediatric Home Health Nurse (RN or LVN) to provide skilled nursing care in pediatric patients' homes under RN supervision and coordinate with families and the care team.

The ideal candidate will hold a Texas LVN license (or multi-state license), have pediatric/home health experience, and be able to travel locally. We offer weekly pay, generous PTO, a loyalty bonus, 401K match, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 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)
• One year experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in a clinical care pediatric setting strongly preferred.
• Home health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the RN, identifies the patient’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 staff and patient.
• Ensures continuity of care through delivery of quality patient care.
• Delivers effective communication to the patient and family, team members, and other health care professionals; completes documentation in a timely manner.
• Monitors assigned cases to ensure payor requirements are met.
• Demonstrates commitment, professional growth and competency.
• Promotes the Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing

Texas license as Licensed Vocational Nurse or multi-state license (NLC)

Job description

Pediatric Home Health Nurse

Nursing Gilmer, TX, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1456

Salary Range: $25.00 To $38.00 Hourly

Why Sentido Health?

• Quarterly Loyalty Bonus: $250 every 3 months - just for staying with us
• Weekly Payevery 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

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)
• One year experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in a clinical care pediatric setting strongly preferred.
• Home health experience preferred.

Supervisory Responsibility

No

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

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