Pediatric Licensed Vocational Nurse

Pediatric Licensed Vocational Nurse at Care Options for Kids summary:

A Pediatric Licensed Vocational Nurse provides specialized at-home nursing care to children, administering medications and treatments such as feeding tube nutrition, tracheostomy, and ventilation care. Operating autonomously, the nurse builds close relationships with patients and families, ensuring high-quality pediatric health services outside of hospital settings. This role requires an active LVN license, BLS CPR certification, and relevant clinical experience or willingness to train in pediatric care techniques.

About the Role

At Care Options for Kids, a pediatric home health care company providing one-on-one care in the home, we do things a little differently. There's no revolving door of patients or hospital setting chaos blinking call lights, scurrying doctors, and wards bursting at the seams. You work with self-sufficient autonomy, empowered to make a real difference in your clients' lives. We value your clinical knowledge and respect the deep one-on-one bond you establish with the families you care for.

Benefits for Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs)

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and flexible schedule
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Weekly pay and direct deposit
• Employee events
• Numerous Top Workplace awards
• 24/7 on-call for support
• Training opportunities
• Nurse Referral Bonus
• Rack up Care Bucksfor cash-value rewards. We believe in recognizing a job well done!
• Competitive pay

Responsibilities for Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs)

• Medication administration per physician orders
• Physician ordered treatments for:
  • Nutrition via a feeding tube
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Suctioning nasal, oral and/or endotracheal
  • Ventilation care
  • Seizure assessment and treatment

Requirements for Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs)

• Current, active Texas LVN license
• Current BLS CPR card (obtained in-person, not online)
• G-tube, trach, vent experience, or willing to train

About Care Options for Kids

Care Options for Kids is the leading provider of pediatric nursing services. Our mission is to provide high-quality pediatric services that help children and families live their best lives. Achieving that mission can only be accomplished with talented and caring nurses like you.

With locations in Colorado, Texas, Arizona, Nevada, Florida, Oregon, Washington, California, Wyoming, New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania, the Care Options for Kids Community offers a wide range of pediatric health services, including pediatric nursing and therapies, ABA therapy, nursing, Family Caregiver Services, and school-based services.

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