Pediatric Transitional Nurse – Registered Nurse (RN) / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
About The Position
Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health is hiring Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) for its Pediatric Transitional Nurse Team. The role supports medically fragile children and their families during critical transitions to home care. Nurses provide high-acuity pediatric care and help families maintain safe continuity of care in the home environment. The position includes one-to-one skilled pediatric nursing in patients’ homes, support for hospital-to-home transitions, caregiver education, discharge support, and coordination of care. Nurses also train and support permanent field nurses during transitions, provide first-shift and interim coverage as needed, and respond to emergencies or changes in a patient’s condition. The role is based in Austin, Texas, with local travel of approximately 30–40 miles. Shifts are 12 hours, days or nights, with flexible scheduling based on patient needs and nurse availability. Nurses must be available at least one weekend day. Bilingual ability is preferred but not required. The stated pay range is $30–$32 per hour for LVNs and $35–$41 per hour for RNs.
Requirements
- Active Texas Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)/Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
- Current CPR certification.
- Ability to lift and assist pediatric patients as needed.
- At least 2 years of post-graduation experience with tracheostomy care, ventilator management, and TPN.
- Experience in a home health care environment.
- Experience with high-acuity pediatric patients.
- Emergency response management experience.
- Must be available at least one weekend day.
- Must submit a resume to be considered.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual ability is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled, one-to-one pediatric nursing care in patients’ homes.
- Perform patient assessments and ongoing evaluations.
- Administer medications, treatments, and therapies.
- Support hospital-to-home transitions for high-acuity patients.
- Educate and support parents, families, and caregivers.
- Assist with discharge support and care coordination.
- Train and support permanent field nurses during transitions.
- Provide first-shift and interim coverage as needed.
- Collaborate with Clinical Care Managers and interdisciplinary teams.
- Respond appropriately to emergencies and changes in patients’ conditions.
Benefits
- Major medical, dental, and vision plans, with a generous portion of medical coverage paid by Angels of Care.
- Group and voluntary life insurance.
- 401(k).
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Paid time off.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Supplemental insurance policies.
- Patient Care Coordination Services.
- Prescription Concierge Service.
- Anytime Fitness gym discount.
- Voluntary long-term and short-term disability.
- Free life insurance.
- Cellular discounts.
- Health savings account.
- Dependent care flexible spending account.
- Wellness program and incentives.
- Legal Shield and Identity Shield.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
- Annual car giveaway.
- Community events and volunteer opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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