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Job description
KidsCare Home Health Nurse
KidsCare is immediately hiring nurses in the Austin area! Join a team that truly CARES!
KidsCare Home Health is looking for compassionate and dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) to provide one-on-one pediatric care in a home setting. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and their families, we'd love to have you join our team.
As a Private Duty Home Health Nurse, you'll deliver high-quality, personalized care to children in the comfort of their homes. You'll work alongside experienced healthcare professionals in a collaborative, supportive environment where your voice is valued and your skills are appreciated.
Locations:
Austin - 78744 & 78739
Bastrop - 78602
Elgin - 78621
Manor - 78653
Round Rock - 78665
Why Join KidsCare Home Health?
Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle
Sign-on bonuses available
Comprehensive benefits package
Meaningful one-on-one patient care
Supportive team environment with a mission that truly matters
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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.
Worksite address
manor, TX, 78653, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.