Pediatric Transitional Nurse – Registered Nurse (RN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
About the role
Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health is hiring Registered Nurses (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to join the Pediatric Home Team (Transitional Care Team), supporting medically fragile children and their families during critical hospital‑to‑home transitions. This role is ideal for nurses confident with high‑acuity patients and skilled in trach, vent, G‑tube, and emergency management. As a Transition Nurse you will ensure safe, successful discharges, prevent readmissions, provide interim patient coverage, and support continuity of care until permanent staffing is established. Angels of Care is a family‑owned, clinically‑led organization founded by a nurse in 2000, guided by the values Heart, Advocacy, Love, and Outreach (#HALOS). Why join? Meaningful one‑on‑one pediatric care, flexible scheduling with on‑call support, a nurse‑founded culture, a supportive team with a strong mission, opportunities to train and mentor other nurses, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled pediatric nursing 1:1 care in patients’ homes
- Perform patient assessments and ongoing evaluations
- Administer medications, treatments, and therapies
- Support hospital‑to‑home transitions for high‑acuity patients
- Educate and support parents, families, and caregivers
- Assist with discharge support and care coordination
- Train and support permanent field nurses during transitions
- Provide first‑shift and interim coverage as needed
- Collaborate with Clinical Care Managers and interdisciplinary teams
- Respond appropriately in emergency situations and changes in patient condition
Requirements
- Active, unrestricted RN or LPN license (South Carolina)
- Minimum 1 year post‑licensure before application
- Current CPR certification
- Ability to lift and assist pediatric patients as needed
- Emergency response management skills
Qualifications (Preferred)
- Pediatric home health experience
- Experience with tracheostomy care, ventilator management, and TPN
- Experience with high‑acuity pediatric patients
- Background in care coordination, discharge planning, or transitional care
Benefits
- Major medical, dental, & vision plans (generous portion of medical covered by AOC)
- Group & voluntary life insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Supplemental insurance policies
- Voluntary long‑term & short‑term disability
- Health savings account
- Dependent care flexible spending account
- Wellness program & incentives
- Legal Shield & Identity Shield
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Annual car giveaway
- Community events, volunteer opportunities, employee appreciation cook‑outs, and more
Schedule
- Full‑time position with guaranteed hours
- Day and night shifts available
- On‑call and staffing coverage responsibilities as needed
- Field‑based role requiring local travel