Pediatric Licensed Vocational Nurse - SIGN ON BONUS

apartment KidsCare Home Health location_onAustin, TX 78701, US

Overview

LVN's, we are hiring! Join a team that truly CARES!

KidsCare Home Health is seeking compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurses to provide one-on-one pediatric care in a home health setting. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with a supportive team of nurses and therapists while delivering high-quality, coordinated care to children and their families. Flexible scheduling is available, and pediatric or home health experience is preferred. Join KidsCare Home Health and make a meaningful difference every day.

Austin
Cedar Park
Round Rock
Liberty Hill

Responsibilities

Our Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) are responsible for the delivery and supervision of patient care through the nursing processes of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care to infants, children, and adolescents primarily in their home according to the active plan of care, as given by the physician and other appropriate personnel.
Provide services in accordance with a physician’s orders and in adherence to state, federal, and national accreditation commission regulations; under the direction and supervision of clinical supervision staff and the agency Administrator.
Perform comprehensive patient assessments.
Administer prescribed medications, treatments, and therapies as ordered by the
Document timely clear, concise, and accurate clinical notes in accordance with the plan of care.
Notify the RN Case Manager of any changes in the patient’s condition.
Provide and document education to patients and their families on specific details of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
Collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure that patients are receiving quality care, necessary to achieve, and exceed individual
Uses appropriate infection control procedures and safety
Comply with all company policies, practices, and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience Requirements

Current State Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN) License.
One (1) Year Home Health Experience Preferred
One (1) Year Pediatric Experience Preferred.
Current CPR Certification.

Other Qualifications and Skills

Must have reliable transportation to office and patients’ homes.

Physical Demands/Working Environment

Position regularly requires bending, reaching, standing, stooping, sitting, twisting, talking, and hearing.
Push and pull 50 pounds (position patient, move equipment, etc.).
Support 50 pounds of weight (ambulate patient).
Lift 50 pounds (pick up a child, transfer a patient, etc.) as well as assist with weights of more than 100 pounds.
Carry equipment and supplies.
See information up to 24 inches away (monitors, computer screens, etc.).

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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