LVN/RN Private Duty Nursing Pediatrics Abilene and Surrounding Counties

Company Description

Kinder Hearts Home Health is a very community oriented agency that is looking for individuals that have the desire to provide the best care to those with skilled needs.  Kinder Hearts is one of the only agencies in the area that care for individuals from birth to death and provide both Home Health and Hospice services.

Job Description

Pediatric Private Duty Nursing services allow either an LVN or RN to provide care to medically fragile children in the home setting.  Experience is preferred, but not required.  Skill requirements vary to include but not limited to: GB feedings and care, medication administration, trach care, suctioning, Bipap use, O2 administration, and nebulizer treatments.

Qualifications

1.       Graduate of National League for nursing accredited school of nursing.

2.       Management experience not required.  Responsible for supervising hospice aides.

3.       Registered nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the state.

4.       Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communications; nursing skills per competency checklist.

5.       Has the ability to organize and prioritize workload independently.

6.       Prolonged or considerable walking or standing.  Able to lift, position, and/or transfer patients.  Able to lift supplies and equipment.  Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and/or crouching.  Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.

7.       Maintains a current CPR certification.

8.       Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.

9.    Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.

Additional Information

We offer competitive pay, sick and vacation time, tuition reimbursement, insurance and a matching 401K.mation will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.