Regional Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Company: Sentido Health
Location: Houston
Posted on: February 12, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Seeking exceptionally skilled
pediatric home health nurses (RN OR LVN) with flexibility, driven
by compassion for caring in a dynamic environment. We seek travel
nurses willing to cover both new and existing cases, ensuring
comprehensive care. Premium escalated rates, financial incentives,
including a gas card, are offered for this float nurse position and
more. Must be flexible regarding staffing location. Why Sentido
Health? ? FREE HOKAS (after 90 days) ? FIGS Scrubs provided (2
pairs) ? GAS CARD Provided! Must be willing to drive within region
? $150 Monthly Vehicle Allowance! ? Weekly Pay every Friday! ?
Generous PTO : 80 hours (0–2 years) 120 hours (3–4 years) 160 hours
(5 years) ? Competitive Pay ? 401K Match Plan : Up to 4% full match
& 6% half-match ? Comprehensive Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision,
Life Insurance through CIGNA ? Boutique Provider : Be part of a
close-knit, supportive team Make a difference while working in a
rewarding, supportive environment. Apply today and grow with us!
???? Summary/Objective Primary function is to administer highly
skilled private duty nursing care to pediatric patients/clients, in
their places of residence; coordinate care with the
interdisciplinary team, patient/client, their family and referring
agency. This role requires a seasoned nurse, with pediatric home
health experience, willing to travel and confident in their skills
to initiate care in the patient’s home under the supervision of a
registered nurse. Essential Functions: • Under the direction of the
RN, assists in identifying the patient’s/client’s physical,
psychosocial, and environmental needs as evidenced by
documentation. • Participates in planning and implementing care in
conjunction with the RN, in accordance with the POC. • Provides
care using infection control measures that protect both staff and
patient/client. • Assures the continuity of care through delivery
of quality patient/client care. • Provides effective communication
to the patient/client, their family, team members, and other health
care professionals as evidenced by clinical notes, case
conferences, communication notes, and evaluations. Completes
appropriate documentation in a timely manner. • Monitors assigned
cases to ensure compliance with requirements of payor. •
Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency. •
Promotes the Agency philosophy and administrative policies to
ensure quality of care. Preferred/Required Education and Experience
• Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing • Current
Texas license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Registered Nurse
and/or a multi-state license issued by a state member of the
National Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) • Current driver’s license •
One year experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Registered
Nurse in a clinical care pediatric setting strongly preferred. •
Home health experience preferred. Pay: Escalated hourly rate Gas
card provided Supervisory Responsibility: No Work Environment:
Works in multiple patients’/clients’ homes in various conditions;
possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases;
must have ability to work a flexible schedule and to travel
locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather Physical/Mental
Demands: Prolonged standing and walking required, with ability to
lift up to 50lbs and move patients/clients. Requires working under
some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient/client
needs, and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition; meet
patient/client and family individualized psychosocial needs.
Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. Requires
ability to adapt quickly to newly established patients onboarding
to the agency including new families to homecare or from hospital
to home or changing agencies. Requires ability to work within
dynamic team of transitioning care to established private duty
nursing team. Requires ability to teach and train caregivers and
other nurses on team. Requires excellent communication to
supervisor, team members, parent, and physicians. Position
Type/Expected Hours of Work • Hours/Shifts may vary based on
client/patient needs/authorized hours. • Must be flexible to fill
shifts needed to start client. Travel • Required and must be
significantly flexible increased staffing area/radius or assigned
territory. Must be flexible regarding staffing location.
Organizational Requirements 1. Experience recognizing the needs and
concerns of individuals. 2. Effectively communicate orally and in
writing. 3. Ability to follow verbal and written instruction in
English. 4. Professional telephone & email etiquette. 5. Able to
work in fast-paced, self-directed environment. 6. Detail oriented
with excellent time management skills. 7. Decision-making, problem
resolution and creative thinking skills. 8. Responds well to
multitasking while providing exceptional customer service, support,
and responsiveness. 9. Should be honest, competitive, energetic,
enthusiastic, professional, and systematic. 10. Ability to
demonstrate and educate to patient family members on all equipment
necessary. 11. Highly skilled care including but not limited to
ventilator management/trouble shooting, tracheostomy
care/management, enteral/gastrostomy care management. 12.
Willingness and ability to travel to newly onboarding patients. 13.
Professional demeanor and practice working with changing team
members. 14. Flexibility to provide staffing in variety of patient
homes.
Keywords: Sentido Health, The Woodlands , Regional Pediatric Home Health Nurse, Healthcare , Houston, Texas
