Registered Nurse/ Licensed Vocational Nurse
Buda, Texas
- Eligibility
- Home Health
- Shift and hours
- Nights
- Unit and setting
- Home Health
- License
- RN or LVN licenseCurrent Texas Nursing License is required.
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed
- License
- Current Texas Nursing License is required. Check your license
- License
- Active Nursing License in good standing Active Nursing License in good standing (required)
- Also asks
- Attention to Detail
- Also asks
- Time Management Skills
- Also asks
- Effective Problem-Solving and Conflict Resolution
- Also asks
- Good Organization and Effective Communication
- Also asks
- Additional Job Description Information
- Also asks
- #IND457-TX-AUS
Preferred
- Experience
- Six (6) months of recent experience as a Nurse in a clinical care setting Six (6) months of recent experience as a Nurse in a clinical care setting (preferred)
- Experience
- Home Health Experience Home Health Experience (preferred)
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questionsAround graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- Below most Texas Home Health postingsTexas Home Health postings that state pay run $27/hr to $57/hr, the middle half $32/hr to $48/hr, across 112 postings.
- Sign-on bonus
- $4,500
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- Vision insurance
- Flexible schedule
More benefits (7)
- Referral program
- Career development plan
- Up to $4500 Sign On Bonus
- 24/7 On-Call Assistance
- Online Learning Modules
- Simulation Lab Training
- New Graduate Training Program
The role and schedule
- Weekends
- Weekends required
The workplace
MGA Homecare is a home healthcare organization headquartered in Buda, TX, specializing in personalized in-home care for children with specialized medical needs. The company operates across multiple states and employs registered nurses, licensed practical/vocational nurses, and physical therapists who deliver…
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through differentials and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are floating and staffing support handled day to day?
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Registered Nurse/ Licensed Vocational Nurse Job Overview
Job Overview
MGA needs high tech night and weekend support for families in Killeen, Belton, Harker Heights, Copperas cove and surrounding areas.
Current Texas Registered Nurse License is required. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. At MGA Homecare, we're seeking passionate and dedicated Registered Nurses (RN) to join our team.
If you have a heart for helping others and a desire to make a true difference in your community, MGA Homecare is the place for you! If you're ready to embark on an exciting journey where your passion for helping others can thrive, apply now, and become a valued member of the MGA Homecare family. Provide specialized care : Treat patients according to the active plan of care provided by physicians and other healthcare professionals, ensuring optimal treatment outcomes.
Administer medication with expertise : Take charge of administering prescribed medication, treatments, and therapies with precision and compassion, always ensuring patient comfort and safety.
Thorough documentation : Document all activities, assessments, nursing actions, responses, and coordination of care meticulously, ensuring accurate and comprehensive patient records.
Empower patients and families: Educate patients and families on the disease process, self-care techniques, and prevention strategies, fostering understanding and empowerment in managing their health effectively.
Job Description
Why MGA Homecare?
Competitive Compensation ranging from
RN $34 to $43 per hour.
LVN $24- $32 Per hour. Compensation is dependent on experience, tenure, and number of hours worked.
The bottom range indicates little to no experience, while working 30 hours per week.
The top range indicates highly skilled and experienced clinicians surpassing full-time minimum requirement of 30 hours completed weekly.
Benefits after 30 days include Paid Time Off, 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, and more.
Up to $4500 Sign On Bonus (Ask recruiter for details)
Referral Bonus
Flexible schedule to balance your work and personal life with our accommodating schedules.
Full-time and Part-Time positions available.
1:1 Patient Care
24/7 On-Call Assistance
Online Learning Modules
Simulation Lab Training
New Graduate Training Program
Career Development Opportunities and Nursing Experience
Embark on an exciting journey with MGA Homecare, where we go beyond home health services to create impactful experiences for patients and families. Our commitment to high-quality care with compassion and integrity sets us apart. Chart your own path to success with a dynamic work schedule, immersing yourself in medically fragile patients for continuous skill development.
Qualifications
Current Texas Nursing License is required.
Active Nursing License in good standing (required)
Attention to Detail
Time Management Skills
Effective Problem-Solving and Conflict Resolution
Good Organization and Effective Communication
Six (6) months of recent experience as a Nurse in a clinical care setting (preferred)
Home Health Experience (preferred)
Additional Job Description Information
#ind457-tx-aus
MGA Homecare
MGA Homecare has been providing Private Duty Nursing, Skilled Nursing Visits, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech Therapy services within the home and community-based setting for over a decade. In 2022 MGA has opened its doors to MGA Behavior Therapy which offers Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and early behavior intervention for pediatric patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities.
We aim to help our patients and their families by delivering high-quality clinical care in the comfort of their homes. Our goal is to make the lives of our patients and their families easier by demonstrating compassion and integrity at the heart of everything we do. By bringing individualized attention and support throughout every home. MGA Homecare is proudly serving the states of Arizona, Colorado, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington, and are here to be a resource for patients and their families. Registered Nurse
EEO Statement
MGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
What's around it?
Buda, TXFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 3% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,852/mo
- Household income
- $123,766/yr, all local households, not nurse pay