Regional Pediatric Home Health Nurse

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSeeking exceptionally skilled pediatric home health nurses (RN OR LVN) with flexibility, driven by compassion for caring in a dynamic environment. We seek travel nurses willing to cover both new and existing cases, ensuring comprehensive care. Premium escalated rates, financial incentives, including a gas card, are offered for this float nurse position and more.Must be flexible regarding staffing location.Why Sentido Health? ✅ FREE HOKAS (after 90 days)✅ FIGS Scrubs provided (2 pairs)✅ GAS CARD Provided!Must be willing to drive within region✅ $150 MonthlyVehicle Allowance! ✅Weekly Payevery Friday! ✅ Generous PTO:80 hours (0–2 years)120 hours (3–4 years)160 hours (5+ years)✅ Competitive Pay ✅401K Match Plan: Up to 4% full match & 6% half-match ✅Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance through CIGNA ✅ Boutique Provider: Be part of a close-knit, supportive teamMake a difference while working in a rewarding, supportive environment. Apply today and grow with us! ???? Summary/Objective Primary function is to administer highly skilled private duty nursing care to pediatric patients/clients, in their places of residence; coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, patient/client, their family and referring agency. This role requires a seasoned nurse, with pediatric home health experience, willing to travel and confident in their skills to initiate care in the patient’s home under the supervision of a registered nurse. Essential Functions: • Under the direction of the RN, assists in identifying the patient’s/client’s physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation. • Participates in planning and implementing care in conjunction with the RN, in accordance with the POC. • Provides care using infection control measures that protect both staff and patient/client. • Assures the continuity of care through delivery of quality patient/client care. • Provides effective communication to the patient/client, their family, team members, and other health care professionals as evidenced by clinical notes, case conferences, communication notes, and evaluations. Completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner. • Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of payor. • Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency. • Promotes the Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care. Preferred/Required Education and Experience • Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing • Current Texas license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Registered Nurse and/or a multi-state license issued by a state member of the National Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) • Current driver’s license • One year experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Registered Nurse in a clinical care pediatric setting strongly preferred. • Home health experience preferred.Pay:Escalated hourly rateGas card providedSupervisory Responsibility: No Work Environment: Works in multiple patients’/clients’ homes in various conditions; possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases; must have ability to work a flexible schedule and to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather Physical/Mental Demands: Prolonged standing and walking required, with ability to lift up to 50lbs and move patients/clients.Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient/client needs, and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition; meet patient/client and family individualized psychosocial needs.Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.Requires ability to adapt quickly to newly established patients onboarding to the agency including new families to homecare or from hospital to home or changing agencies.Requires ability to work within dynamic team of transitioning care to established private duty nursing team.Requires ability to teach and train caregivers and other nurses on team.Requires excellent communication to supervisor, team members, parent, and physicians.Position Type/Expected Hours of Work • Hours/Shifts may vary based on client/patient needs/authorized hours. • Must be flexible to fill shifts needed to start client.