Pediatric PDN Nurse - North Austin

In-Home Private-Duty Nursing Care

We provide in-home private-duty nursing care for children between the ages of 0 and 20 years old. These children are medically and technologically dependent. Most have many other special medical conditions that require meticulous attention from skilled practitioners.

Mission Statement – Improving the lives of children and families in the special needs community by providing exceptional healthcare in a safe, warm and loving environment.

Vision Statement – To give every special needs child the opportunity to achieve their full potential for health, happiness, and success in life.

Education/Certification Requirement:

• Current, unrestricted nursing license approved by the Texas State Board of Nursing

Job Type(s): Full-Time and PRN

Functions & Responsibilities (Including but not limited to):

• Provides exceptional nursing services, including medications, as prescribed by a licensed physician
• Monitors for potential abuse or neglect situations and follows the regulated reporting guidelines for any suspected issues
• Monitors all aspects of health and safety within patient's home
• Submits correct documentation after each shift performed
• Upholds aspects of HIPAA
• Maintains medical supplies as needed
• Available to parents for health related questions and/or concerns.
• Maintains consistent and punctual attendance
• Upholds Company Policies and Procedures
• Supports organization's goals and values
• Works well with other professionals

Benefits:

• Fun, Family-Oriented, Fast-Paced and Rewarding Culture
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Flexible Scheduling
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Direct Deposit Paychecks
• Continuous Training Opportunities
• Electronic Charting - KanTime
• Paid Orientation and In-Home Training
• 24/7 Administrative Support for every shift
• Company Sponsored Social Events

Experience:

• 1 year of relevant experience preferred but not required.
• PALS Home Health is implementing a new Nursing Residency Program to enable new graduate nurses and those with less than 2 years of relevant experience to perform to their highest ability while taking exceptional care of their patient(s).

License Requirement (one of the following):

• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Working days (varies per case):

• Monday
• Tuesday
• Wednesday
• Thursday
• Friday
• Saturday - Immediate openings for weekend nurses.
• Sunday - Immediate openings for weekend nurses.

We have immediate openings for weekend nurses and night nurses. If you are available to work weekends and/or FT nights, we encourage you to apply!

Hours per week:

• 20-24 on average for PRN
• 30 on average for Full-Time
• Hours vary depending on shift need/client case

We look for nurses that strive to fulfill the attributes that make an outstanding PALS nurse:

• Problem-Solver
• Professional
• Passionate
• Adaptable
• Attentive
• Accepting
• Leadership
• Loyalty
• Loving
• Supportive
• Steadfast
• Skillful