Pediatric Home Health Nurse
About The Position
Sentido Health is hiring Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) across Texas to provide one-to-one pediatric home health care. This family-owned and operated boutique provider describes its environment as close-knit and supportive. The nurse administers skilled nursing care to pediatric patients in their homes under the supervision of a registered nurse and coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team, the patient and family, and the referring agency. Hours and shifts may vary according to patient needs and authorized hours. The role involves local travel and work in patients’ homes under varying conditions.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing.
- Current Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse license or a multistate license issued by a state member of the National Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
- Current driver’s license.
- Experience recognizing the needs and concerns of individuals.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions in English.
- Professional telephone and email etiquette.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, self-directed environment.
- Detail orientation and excellent time-management skills.
- Decision-making, problem-resolution, and creative-thinking skills.
- Ability to multitask while providing customer service, support, and responsiveness.
- Honesty, competitiveness, energy, enthusiasm, professionalism, and a systematic approach.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel locally.
- Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and move patients.
- Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
- Ability to work under some stressful conditions, meet deadlines and patient needs, make quick decisions, acquire resources, and address individualized psychosocial needs of patients and families.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in a clinical pediatric care setting is strongly preferred.
- Home health experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist, under the direction of the RN, in identifying patients’ physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs and document findings.
- Participate in planning and implementing care with the RN in accordance with the plan of care.
- Provide care using infection-control measures that protect staff and patients.
- Maintain continuity of care through quality patient care.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, team members, and other health care professionals through clinical notes, case conferences, communication notes, and evaluations.
- Complete appropriate documentation in a timely manner.
- Monitor assigned cases for compliance with payor requirements.
- Demonstrate commitment, professional growth, and competency.
- Promote the agency’s philosophy and administrative policies to support quality of care.
- Demonstrate and educate patient family members on necessary equipment.
Benefits
- Quarterly loyalty bonus of $250 every three months.
- Weekly pay every Friday.
- Paid time off: 80 hours for 0–2 years, 120 hours for 3–4 years, and 160 hours for 5 or more years.
- 401(k) match plan: up to a 4% full match and 6% half-match.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance through CIGNA.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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