Pediatric Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) -Competitive Pay

About the Role

KidsCare Home Health is expanding our Private Duty Nursing services in the Carthage, TX area. We're looking for dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) to join our growing team. As a KidsCare nurse, you’ll work alongside a collaborative team of therapists and medical professionals to provide exceptional care to children and families in a supportive, flexible, and rewarding environment.

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 physician.
• Document timely, clear, concise, and accurate clinical notes in accordance with the plan of care using KanTime EMR.
• 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 quality care and achieve individual patient goals.
• Use appropriate infection control procedures and safety measures.
• Comply with all company policies, practices, and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Current State Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN) License.
• One (1) year of home health experience preferred.
• One (1) year of pediatric experience preferred.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Must have reliable transportation to office and patients’ homes.

Skills

• Ability to perform physical tasks including bending, reaching, standing, stooping, sitting, twisting, talking, and hearing.
• Push and pull up to 50 pounds (e.g., position patient, move equipment).
• Support 50 pounds of weight (e.g., ambulate patient).
• Lift 50 pounds (e.g., pick up a child, transfer a patient) and assist with weights of more than 100 pounds.
• Carry equipment and supplies.
• Visual acuity to see information up to 24 inches away (e.g., monitors, computer screens).

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

Benefits

• Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN (case by case) positions available.
• Competitive pay + sign-on bonuses.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more).
• A supportive team and a mission that matters.