A Day in the Life of a Care Options for Kids Nurse
You start your day by touching base with your care team, whether that's mom, dad, or the nurse you are relieving. For added ease, in-depth information on your client is available on our dedicated EHR platform.
Your client greets you warmly. Though she's non-verbal, she'll smile and reach out to touch your face and put her head to your chest for a cuddle. She's excited to see you. After disconnecting her ventilator, which she only needs at night, it's time for breakfast and a light sponge bath.
From there, every day is a new adventure. You may decide to head outdoors to gaze at clouds, hunt for ladybugs, or make flower crowns. You may set up a living room campout or travel back in time with a book until it's time for lunch. Throughout the day, you prepare and deliver her medications and perform her routine trach and g-tube care, documenting the dosages and treatments within your dedicated EHR platform, where you're able to view and compare notes and assessments easily and electronically. While your client takes a late afternoon nap, you finalize your electronic documentation and touch base with the relieving member of your care team before heading home.
Whatever the day brings, a day in the life of a Care Options for Kids nurse feels less like work and more like caring for family. It's an opportunity to build your clinical expertise while shaping the lives of your client and their loved ones every single day.
Benefits for Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs)
- $2,500* bonus for qualified RNs and LVNs
- Receive $500 for every 250 billable hours worked up to $2,500*
- Paid time off (PTO) and flexible schedule
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Bi-weekly pay and direct deposit
- Numerous Top Workplace awards
- 24/7 on-call for support
- Competitive pay with overtime built into your schedule
- Training opportunities
- Nurse referral bonus
Responsibilities for Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs)
- One-to-one nursing care in a home environment
- 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 Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs)
- Current, active Texas LVN license or RN license
- Current BLS CPR card (obtained in-person, not online)
- G-tube, trach, vent experience, or willing to train
