LVN Pediatric Home Health Nurse
About The Position
Children's Home Healthcare provides pediatric home healthcare for medically complex children. The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides compassionate care to pediatric patients across a range of cases, from low to high acuity. The nurse assists with patient treatment and rehabilitation by performing nursing procedures for which their training has provided the necessary skills and judgment. In collaboration with the clinical supervisor, the nurse participates in planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. The role also includes health counseling, emotional support and parental education, and coordination of care with other agencies and physician offices involved in patient care. An extern program and training opportunities are available for new graduates and nurses with little to no experience. The listed schedule is Monday through Thursday and Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The LVN rate range is $20–$25; rates may vary based on patient acuity, staffing difficulty, and location.
Requirements
- Valid and current nursing license; the posting specifies an LVN license.
- Valid and current CPR card for healthcare workers.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule and fill in when needed.
- Self-motivated and able to work with little supervision.
- Able to operate an automobile and maintain a current driver's license and current auto insurance.
- Completely mobile and able to lift and transfer a patient from one location to another.
Nice To Haves
- Extern program and training opportunities are available for new graduates and nurses with little to no experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform nursing procedures within the skills and judgment provided by the nurse's training to assist with patient treatment and rehabilitation.
- Participate in assessment planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care in collaboration with the clinical supervisor.
- Provide health counseling, emotional support, and parental education.
- Coordinate care with other agencies and physician offices involved in patient care.
- Be willing to fill in when needed.
Benefits
- Flexible hours
- Competitive pay
- 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio
- Paid training
- Paid orientation
- Extern program for new graduates and nurses with little to no experience
- PTO, with increased PTO based on longevity
- Holiday pay
- Direct deposit
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Supplemental life insurance through Aflac
- Employee perks program
- Nurse referral program
- Electronic charting system
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
