Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) – Bilingual Spanish
About The Position
MedCare Pediatric provides skilled nursing care to pediatric patients in their homes. The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) – Private Duty Nurse provides one-on-one care during 8–12-hour shifts, supporting children with serious illnesses, medical complexities, disabilities, or those recovering from injuries or extensive surgery. The role includes monitoring patients, providing prescribed treatments, collaborating with families and the interdisciplinary care team, and completing clinical documentation. Full-time and part-time opportunities are available, with flexible day, night, weekday, and weekend schedules in the Greater Houston area and surrounding communities.
Requirements
- Current Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver's license and current auto liability insurance.
- At least 6 months of pediatric home health experience as an LVN.
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled one-on-one nursing care to pediatric patients in their homes during 8–12-hour shifts.
- 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 and 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 support quality patient outcomes.
- Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.
Benefits
- Employee referral bonus program.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Short-term disability insurance.
- Long-term disability insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Paid holidays.
- Ongoing clinical support and opportunities for professional growth.
- Night and weekend pay differentials.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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