Pediatric Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) - Competitive Pay

KidsCare Home Health; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonuses

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible scheduling

One-on-one patient care

Supportive team environment

Job summary

KidsCare Home Health in Austin is seeking compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) to provide one-on-one pediatric care in patients' homes. You will work with a team of healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, personalized care and play an essential role in the child’s wellbeing.

The role emphasizes direct patient care, adherence to physician plans, and education for families, with opportunities for sign-on bonuses and comprehensive benefits in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• LVN license required.
• CPR certification required.
• 1 year home health experience preferred.
• 1 year pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care to infants, children, and adolescents in home settings.
• Follow physician orders and plan of care under supervision.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and document findings.
• Administer prescribed medications and therapies.
• Educate patients and families on diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team to ensure quality care.

Education

LVN License

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.

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 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
• 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 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.