About the role
Pediatric Private Duty Nurse (LVN) – Full-Time & Part-Time Home Health
$22–$26 an hour
At MedCare Pediatric, we are dedicated to transforming lives through compassionate, patient-centered care. As a trusted provider of pediatric home health services, we bring skilled nursing care directly into the homes of our pediatric patients, ensuring they receive the support they need in the environment where they feel most comfortable. Our mission is to deliver exceptional nursing care through integrity, collaboration, and excellence.
As a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) – Private Duty Nurse at MedCare, you'll have the opportunity to provide one-on-one skilled nursing care in a setting where children thrive—their own homes. Our structured schedules allow for meaningful patient interactions, individualized care, and thorough documentation while offering the flexibility to maintain a healthy work-life balance. You'll be part of a supportive team that values collaboration, professional growth, and clinical excellence, providing you with the resources needed to make a lasting impact on the children and families you serve.
If you're ready to make a difference where it matters most, apply today and become part of a team committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality pediatric home health care.
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Qualifications and Responsibilities
- Current Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license
- Current CPR certification
- Valid driver's license and current auto liability insurance
- Minimum of 6 months of pediatric home health experience as an LVN required
- Provide skilled one-on-one nursing care to pediatric patients in their homes during 8–12-hour shifts, allowing them to remain safely with their families instead of an inpatient facility
- Care for children with serious illnesses, medical complexities, disabilities, or those recovering from injuries or extensive surgery
- Assess patient conditions during each visit, including monitoring vital signs, seizure activity, and providing care for gastrostomy tubes (G-tubes), tracheostomies, CPAP/BiPAP, and ventilators
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed and according to the individualized plan of care
- Collaborate with physicians, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary care team to ensure quality patient outcomes
- Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Benefits & Schedule
- Full-time and part-time opportunities available
- Day, night, weekday, and weekend shifts available throughout the Greater Houston area and surrounding communities
- Flexible scheduling with 8–12-hour private duty shifts
- Competitive pay of $22–$26 per hour, plus night and weekend differentials
- Employee referral bonus program
- Medical, dental, vision, life, STD, and LTD insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Supportive leadership, ongoing clinical support, and opportunities for professional growth
- Why Join MedCare Pediatric?
- One-on-one pediatric patient care
- Flexible schedules to support work-life balance
- Meaningful relationships with patients and families
- Supportive clinical team and leadership
- Opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of children every day