RN/LVN Pediatric Home Health Nurse
About The Position
Children's Home Healthcare provides pediatric home healthcare for medically complex children. The role is open to Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), and requires a current nursing license. Nurses provide compassionate care to pediatric patients across a range of acuity levels. The posting describes a low-acuity patient who attends school and offers day and night shifts, generally 6–6 or 7–7. The nurse assists with treatment and rehabilitation by performing nursing procedures appropriate to their training and clinical judgment. In collaboration with the clinical supervisor, the nurse participates in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. The role also includes health counseling, emotional support and parent education, and coordination with other agencies and physician offices involved in the patient's care. New graduates and nurses with little to no experience may ask about the extern program and its training opportunities.
Requirements
- Valid, current RN or LVN nursing license.
- Valid, 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.
- Current driver's license and auto insurance, and ability to operate an automobile.
- Ability to be fully mobile to lift and transfer a patient between locations.
- Ability to lift an average of up to 50 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Perform nursing procedures to assist with patient treatment and rehabilitation, within the nurse's training and judgment.
- 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.
- 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
