Pediatric Home Health Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing.
• Current Texas LVN license or a multistate license issued by a state member of the National Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
• Current driver’s license.
• Ability to recognize individuals’ needs and concerns.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions in English.
• Professional telephone and email etiquette.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, self-directed environment.
• Detail orientation and excellent time-management skills.
• Decision-making, problem-resolution, and creative-thinking skills.
• Ability to multitask while providing customer service, support, and responsiveness.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel locally.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions, meet deadlines and patient needs, make quick decisions, and acquire resources.
• Ability to meet patients’ and families’ individualized psychosocial needs.
• Physical ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and move patients; hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Honest, energetic, enthusiastic, professional, systematic, and competitive disposition.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience as an LVN in a clinical pediatric care setting is strongly preferred.
• Home health experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist, under RN direction, in identifying patients’ physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs and document findings.
• Participate in planning and implementing care with the RN in accordance with the plan of care.
• Provide care using infection-control measures that protect staff and patients.
• Maintain continuity of care through quality patient care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, team members, and other healthcare professionals; complete clinical notes, case conferences, communication notes, evaluations, and other documentation in a timely manner.
• Monitor assigned cases for compliance with payor requirements.
• Demonstrate commitment, professional growth, and competency.
• Promote the agency’s philosophy and administrative policies to support quality care.
• Demonstrate and educate patient family members on equipment necessary for care.

Benefits

• Quarterly loyalty bonus of $250 every three months.
• Weekly pay every Friday.
• Paid time off: 80 hours for 0–2 years of service, 120 hours for 3–4 years, and 160 hours for 5 or more years.
• 401(k) match: full match up to 4% and half-match up to 6%.
• Medical insurance through CIGNA.
• Dental insurance through CIGNA.
• Vision insurance through CIGNA.
• Life insurance through CIGNA.