Pediatric PDN Nurse - North Austin

What We Do:

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 heath 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