Pediatric Nurse-(Katy, TX)

Chemik Healthcare Services•Katy, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Private Duty Nurse (Pediatric – In‑Home Care) MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN HOME HEALTH CARE EXPERIENCE WITH CRADLEMRX SOFTWARE IS PREFERRED TRAINING IS AVAILABLE Chemik Healthcare Services Inc is a trusted provider of high‑quality home health and private duty nursing services. We are committed to delivering compassionate, patient‑centered care while supporting our nurses with strong clinical leadership and responsive administrative support. Chemik Healthcare Services Inc is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Registered Nurse (RN) to provide one‑on‑one private duty nursing care for a pediatric patient in the home. This role allows you to focus on individualized care in a calm, family‑centered environment. Benefits + Perks of Joining the Chemik Healthcare & Hospice Care Services Family Patient centered care Company culture founded on loving and supporting our employees and patients 1:1 patient care ratio Competitive pay rates Flexible/dependable scheduling Paid, hands-on training Opportunities for growth and personal development Supportive management and clinical team Ongoing training and orientation Fulfilling work making a meaningful impact on pediatric patients and families Job Summary We are looking for Registered Nurses (RN) & Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) to work full-time and part-time shifts (days, nights and weekends available). Job duties include but are not limited to: Maintain compliance with agency policy and procedures. Follow Medicare and Medicaid regulations ( as applicable) . Responsibilities and Duties Responsibilities/essential functions : The person in this position must be able to perform the following essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations. Focus on the medical needs and treatment of infants, children, and/or adolescents primarily in their home according to the active plan of care, as given by the physician and other appropriate personnel. Conduct on-going patient care and assessments. Administration of prescribed medication, treatments, and therapies. Coordination of care Educate family members on patient clinical care to enhance positive outcomes Preventative initiatives to protect quality of care for patient 4. Observe, assess, and document symptoms. Monitor reactions and patient progress. Coordinate patient services. Notify the physician of any change in the patient’s condition. Perform skill outline in the agency’s approved policy and procedure manual. Update clinical records according to policy and procedures. Update knowledge and skills by attending in-service programs, continuing education programs, seminars, and self-study programs annually. Adhere to Medicaid and Medicare regulations. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform to the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations. Physical Elements Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to communicate effectively; Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to review a wide variety of materials in electronic or hard copy form; Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to operate a personal computer, telephone, and other related equipment; Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to safely lift, move, or maneuver whatever may be necessary to successfully perform the duties of their position; Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to efficiently function in patient home environment; and Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to efficiently function in a general office environment, with frequent travel to a variety of field sites. Environmental Elements: Employee works in an home environment sometimes with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. Employee will have to travel to a variety of patient homes and perform in conditions that vary greatly depending upon the client’s home environment. Some homes will be clean, neat, and maintained at a comfortable temperature. Other homes may be cluttered, dirty, with an uncomfortable temperature. The above list reflects the essential functions and other job functions considered necessary of the job identified, and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, or assigned by supervisory personnel. This job description is used as a guide only and not inclusive of responsibilities and job duties.

Requirements

Be a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (L.V.N.) with an active current license in Texas.
Minimum of atleast one year of nursing experience as a L.V.N or RN.
Work positively and favorably with patients, families, and staff.

Nice To Haves

EXPERIENCE WITH CRADLEMRX SOFTWARE IS PREFERRED

Responsibilities

Focus on the medical needs and treatment of infants, children, and/or adolescents primarily in their home according to the active plan of care, as given by the physician and other appropriate personnel.
Conduct on-going patient care and assessments.
Administration of prescribed medication, treatments, and therapies.
Coordination of care
Educate family members on patient clinical care to enhance positive outcomes
Preventative initiatives to protect quality of care for patient 4.
Observe, assess, and document symptoms.
Monitor reactions and patient progress.
Coordinate patient services.
Notify the physician of any change in the patient’s condition.
Perform skill outline in the agency’s approved policy and procedure manual.
Update clinical records according to policy and procedures.
Update knowledge and skills by attending in-service programs, continuing education programs, seminars, and self-study programs annually.
Adhere to Medicaid and Medicare regulations.