Pediatric Home Health Nurse LVN – Competitive Pay & Benefits

KidsCare Home Health; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Sign-on bonuses

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

KidsCare Home Health is seeking compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) in Austin to provide personalized pediatric care in home settings. Candidates will work in a supportive environment, delivering high-quality care to children and collaborating with healthcare professionals.

Flexible scheduling, sign-on bonuses, and a meaningful workplace culture are part of the benefits offered. If you have a current LVN license and a passion for making a difference, we invite you to join our dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Current State Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN) License.
• One (1) Year Home Health Experience Preferred.
• One (1) Year Pediatric Experience Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care primarily in their home.
• Document timely, clear, and accurate clinical notes.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure quality care.

Skills

Compassionate care

Professional collaboration

Patient education

Infection control procedures

Education

Current State LVN License

Current CPR Certification

Job description

Overview

KidsCare is immediately hiring nurses in the Austin area! Join a team that truly CARES!

KidsCare Home Health is looking for compassionate and dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) 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.

Locations:

• Austin - 78744, 78739 & 78723
• Bastrop - 78602
• Buda - 78610
• Kyle - 78640
• Manchaca - 78652
• Manor - 78653
• Pflugerville - 78660

Benefits

• 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

Contact: 945-276-0776 · [e-mail]

Responsibilities

Our Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) 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 physician.
• 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 goals.
• Use appropriate infection control procedures and safety protocols.
• Comply with all company policies, practices, and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience Requirements

• Current State Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN) 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.