For many nurses, the decision to enter this profession started with a calling—a desire to support people during their most vulnerable moments, to bring comfort, and to create an impact that lasts long after the shift ends. In pediatric home healthcare, that calling is lived out in a truly special way.

At Children’s Home Healthcare, our nurses provide one-on-one care to medically fragile infants, children, and adolescents. They enrich not only the lives of the patients they serve, but also the well-being of entire families. If you’ve been considering a move outside of a traditional hospital environment such as the NICU or pediatric floor, here are the meaningful reasons so many nurses choose pediatric private duty nursing—and why it may be the perfect next step in your career.

1. Your Care Helps Keep Families Together at Home

Pediatric home health nurses change lives every single day. By providing high-quality care directly in the home, you allow medically fragile children to stay where they heal and thrive best—surrounded by the people who love them most.

Your presence gives parents and guardians the priceless gift of peace of mind. They can step away to rest, work, care for other children, or simply breathe, knowing their child is safe and supported. For many families, you are not just a nurse—you are a lifeline.

As someone who has spent years watching home care transform lives, I can tell you: the impact is profound, and it lasts.

2. Flexibility That Honors Your Life Outside of Work

Hospital shifts aren’t for everyone. Long hours, unpredictable workloads, and rotating schedules can impact well-being over time. Pediatric home health offers something different:
flexibility.

Many of our nurses enjoy the ability to build schedules that align with their needs, availability, and goals. This flexibility helps create a healthier work-life balance and contributes to higher job satisfaction.

In fact, a national study found that the ability to manage one’s own schedule decreased job stress by 20 percent and increased job satisfaction by more than 60 percent. When nurses feel supported, they are able to offer their best care—and we are committed to making that possible.

3. Take Your Expertise Beyond the Hospital Walls

Private duty nursing allows you to use your clinical skills in a more focused, personal, and meaningful way. Instead of juggling multiple patients, alarms, and constant interruptions, you can devote your full attention to one child at a time.

You’ll work in the child’s home, school, or community—wherever the care is needed—while still having access to the full support of your local CHH office and leadership team. Many of our experienced nurses say that the change of setting is refreshing and fulfilling, allowing them to fall back in love with nursing.

Whether you’ve spent time in the NICU, pediatric unit, med-surg, or another specialty, your skills translate beautifully into home health.

4. You Become Part of the Family

One of the greatest joys of pediatric home healthcare is the bond you build with the children and families you serve. Because you’re with your patient consistently and in their most comfortable environment, connections naturally deepen.

Our nurses often describe their patients as “my kids,” and families frequently say their nurse feels like part of the household. This level of trust and closeness is unique to home care—and it’s one of the most meaningful aspects of the work.

You’ll get to watch milestones, celebrate progress, and support families through challenges and victories alike. These relationships are the heart of what makes pediatric home health so special.

Ready to Make a Meaningful Impact? Join Us at Children’s Home Healthcare

If you feel called to use your nursing skills in a place where you can make a direct, lasting difference, pediatric home healthcare may be exactly what you’ve been looking for. We are always welcoming compassionate RNs and LVNs who want to provide exceptional care to medically fragile children across Texas and New Mexico.

Apply today and start your journey with a team that values you, supports you, and celebrates the work you do.

Visit: www.childrenshha.com/careers