RN/LPN Pediatric Home Health Nurse
About The Position
Children's Home Healthcare (CHH) provides pediatric home healthcare for medically complex children and is hiring licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Registered Nurses (RNs) to care for pediatric patients across a range of acuity levels. This opening is for a high-acuity tracheostomy/ventilator patient, with shifts Thursday through Saturday, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The role offers a 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio, paid training and orientation, and an extern program for new graduates and nurses with little to no experience. Candidates must hold a current nursing license; non-licensed applicants will be rejected. Pay rates may vary based on patient acuity, staffing difficulty, location, and other factors; applicants should contact a recruiter for details. A sign-on bonus may be available for specific cases; contact a recruiter for more information.
Requirements
- Current, valid LPN or RN nursing license; non-licensed individuals will be rejected.
- Current, valid 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.
- Current driver's license and auto insurance, and ability to operate an automobile.
- Ability to remain fully mobile to lift and transfer a patient.
- Ability to lift an average of up to 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- New graduates and nurses with little to no experience may ask about the extern program and training opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Perform nursing procedures supported by the employee's training, skills, and judgment to assist with patient treatment and rehabilitation.
- Participate in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care in collaboration with the clinical supervisor.
- Provide health counseling, emotional support, and education to parents.
- Coordinate care with other agencies and physician offices involved in patient care.
- Work the scheduled Thursday-through-Saturday overnight shifts for the high-acuity tracheostomy/ventilator patient.
- Be willing to work a flexible schedule and fill in when needed.
- Lift and transfer patients between locations.
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, dental, and vision coverage
- Supplemental life insurance through Aflac
- Employee perks program
- Nurse referral program
- Electronic charting system
- Case-specific sign-on bonus may be available; contact a recruiter for details
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
