Pediatric Licensed Vocational Nurse

KidsCare Home Health•Buda, TX

20h

About The Position

LVN's, we are hiring! Join a team that truly CARES! KidsCare Home Health is seeking compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurses to provide one-on-one pediatric care in a home health setting. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with a supportive team of nurses and therapists while delivering high-quality, coordinated care to children and their families. Flexible scheduling is available, and pediatric or home health experience is preferred. Join KidsCare Home Health and make a meaningful difference every day.

Requirements

Current State Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN) License
Current CPR Certification.
Must have reliable transportation to office and patients’ homes.
Position regularly requires bending, reaching, standing, stooping, sitting, twisting, talking, and hearing.
Push and pull 50 pounds (position patient, move equipment, etc.).
Support 50 pounds of weight (ambulate patient).
Lift 50 pounds (pick up a child, transfer a patient, etc.) as well as assist with weights of more than 100 pounds.
Carry equipment and supplies.
See information up to 24 inches away (monitors, computer screens, etc.).

Nice To Haves

One (1) Year Home Health Experience Preferred
One (1) Year Pediatric Experience Preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care to infants, children, and adolescents primarily in their home according to the active plan of care, as given by the physician and other appropriate personnel.
Provide services in accordance with a physician’s orders and in adherence to state, federal, and national accreditation commission regulations; under the direction and supervision of clinical supervision staff and the agency Administrator.
Perform comprehensive patient assessments.
Administer prescribed medications, treatments, and therapies as ordered by the
Document timely clear, concise, and accurate clinical notes in accordance with the plan of care.
Notify the RN Case Manager of any changes in the patient’s condition.
Provide and document education to patients and their families on specific details of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
Collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure that patients are receiving quality care, necessary to achieve, and exceed individual
Uses appropriate infection control procedures and safety
Comply with all company policies, practices, and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.