Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

BROWARD CHILDRENS CENTER • Pompano Beach, FL

15d

About The Position

Responsible for the medical and physical care of the residents. Broward Children’s Center (BCC) is dedicated to transforming lives by providing specialized care to children and young adults who are medically fragile and developmentally disabled. Our comprehensive services range from 24/7 skilled nursing at our pediatric care facility to developmental education programs, therapeutic support, and family-centered services like respite care, social services, and in-home health support. With unique programs including ABA therapy, developmental preschools, K-12, Home Health and PPEC outpatient care, BCC ensures each individual receives tailored support to thrive. Our team also takes part in community events, such as our annual 5K and golf tournament, creating a vibrant, mission-driven workplace. “With your support, Broward Children’s Center (BCC) provides quality programs to infants, children, and young adults who are developmentally disabled and/or medically fragile through a continuum of services designed to meet the needs of children and their families.” If you’re passionate about impactful work and a supportive team environment, BCC may be the perfect place for your career.

Requirements

• One year certificate from college or technical school; and three to six months related experience and/or training.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Valid Florida Driver's License
• Florida LPN License
• HIV Course, CPR, First Aid
• ALL APD requirements
• A Confidentiality Agreement is required and must be signed upon commencement of service

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric or ventilator experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications/treatments to residents.
• Perform tracheostomy care including changing, cleaning and emergency care.
• Perform tracheostomy, nasopharyngeal, and oral suctioning.
• Perform and be familiar with sterile procedures.
• Perform oxygen therapy, including the use of the oxygen tank and apparatus, adjusting to the purpose of seizure management.
• Perform respiratory therapy for trach and vent residents.
• Perform first aid measures for the purpose of seizure management.
• Be familiar with the care and management of ventricular shunts.
• Perform postural drainage and percussioning on patients who require this.
• Perform range of motion during bath on residents and reposition every two hours.
• Perform oral and gastrostomy tube feedings.
• Perform gastrostomy tube care.
• Report signs of dehydration and fecal impactions.
• Deal with emergency situations: aspiration foreign body ingestion toxic substance ingestion congestion seizures (including status epileptics) cardiopulmonary arrest
• See that the children are clean at all times, bath & hair grooming.
• Maintain charts of residents in her charge.
• See that the physical home is kept clean, neat and orderly at all times.
• See that the equipment is cleaned at the end of each shift.
• Report problems to the physician when necessary
• Accompany child to emergency room when necessary.
• Accompany child to appointments when necessary.
• Arrange clinics for physician.
• Report emergencies to Supervisor on shift.
• Report staffing shortages to Supervisor when you take the call.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Multiple plan options to suit individual and family needs once eligibility requirements are met.
• Income Protection: Employer-paid basic life insurance and employer-paid short-term disability once eligibility requirements are met.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Options for medical and dependent care expenses, allowing pre-tax contributions.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Automatic enrollment after eligibility, with diverse investment options to help secure your future once eligibility requirements are met.
• Additional Support: Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and voluntary supplemental insurance, including accident and critical illness coverage.
• Step Up Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities (Pre-K up to 8th grade). We offer Private Therapy Services for those that qualify. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are included.
• Early Learning Coalition of Broward County School Readiness Program (for children ages 1 up to 3 years old). Early Steps Therapy Services for those that qualify. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are included.
• Employee Daycare (for ages 1 year through 5 years old), available at $150 per week, inclusive of breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
• Broward County Non-School Days: We offer our employees childcare when Broward County has non-school days (winter break, spring break, thanksgiving break), with the exception of major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas day, etc.).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed