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/Practical Nurses (LVN/LPN) for its Pediatric Transitional Nurse Team in Waxahachie, Texas. The role supports medically fragile children and their families during transitions from hospital to home care. Nurses provide high-acuity, one-on-one pediatric care in patients’ homes, support and train families and caregivers, and help ensure safe continuity of care. The position includes first-shift and interim coverage as needed, transition support for permanent field nurses, and collaboration with Clinical Care Managers and interdisciplinary teams. This is a full-time position with guaranteed hours. Scheduling is flexible based on patient needs and nurse availability, with schedules set two weeks in advance. Nurses work five days per week, including at least one weekend day, and may have on-call and staffing coverage responsibilities as needed. Local travel is approximately 30–40 miles. Bilingual ability is preferred but not required. Pay is listed as $30–$36 per hour for LPNs and $35–$45 per hour for RNs. A resume must be submitted for consideration.
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.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual ability; preferred but not required.
- High-acuity pediatric patient experience.
- Pediatric home health experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled one-on-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 patient condition.
- Meet on-call and staffing coverage responsibilities as needed.
Benefits
- Major medical, dental, and vision plans, with a generous portion of medical costs covered by Angels of Care.
- 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.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Community events and volunteer opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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