Private Duty Nurse

KidsCare Home Health NurseKidsCare 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, 78756, 78738, 78758, 78741, 78721, 78717 & 78739Hutto - 78634Liberty Hill - 78642Wimberley - 78676Why Join KidsCare Home Health?Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyleSign-on bonuses availableComprehensive benefits packageMeaningful one-on-one patient careSupportive team environment with a mission that truly mattersReach out to me directly for more information!View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io 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 ResponsibilitiesProvide 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 theDocument 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 individualUses appropriate infection control procedures and safetyComply with all company policies, practices, and procedures.Other duties as assigned.QualificationsEducation and Work Experience RequirementsCurrent State Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN) License.One (1) Year Home Health Experience PreferredOne (1) Year Pediatric Experience Preferred.Current CPR Certification.Other Qualifications and SkillsMust have reliable transportation to office and patients' homes.Physical Demands/Working EnvironmentPosition 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.