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 in Lubbock, Texas. The role provides one-to-one skilled nursing care for medically fragile children in their homes, with a focus on high-acuity patients and safe transitions from hospital to home. Nurses support families, train caregivers, and help maintain continuity of care in the home environment. The position includes patient assessments, medication and treatment administration, discharge support, care coordination, and emergency response. Nurses also train and support permanent field nurses during transitions and provide first-shift and interim coverage as needed. The role is full-time with guaranteed hours, flexible scheduling based on patient and nurse needs, five working days per week including at least one weekend day, on-call and staffing coverage responsibilities as needed, and local travel of approximately 30–40 miles. Bilingual ability is preferred but not required. The posted pay ranges are $28–$30 per hour for LVNs and $32–$35 per hour for RNs. Applicants must submit a resume to be considered.
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.
- Experience with tracheostomy care and ventilator management.
- Emergency response management experience or ability.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual ability; preferred but not required.
- Pediatric home health experience.
- Experience with high-acuity pediatric patients.
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 a patient’s condition.
- Perform on-call and staffing coverage responsibilities as needed.
Benefits
- Major medical, dental, and vision plans, with a generous portion of medical costs covered by AOC.
- Group and voluntary life insurance.
- 401(k).
- 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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