LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Pediatrics

Pediatric Specialty Care • Point Pleasant, PA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Pediatric Specialty Care in Point Pleasant, Pennsylvania is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses to provide skilled nursing care to medically fragile and technology-dependent children and young adults in a pediatric long-term care environment. The role involves clinical observation, communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, and consistent care. LPNs work with RNs, providers, families, and other care-team members to meet residents’ complex medical and developmental needs.

The position offers night-shift, day-shift, and weekend-only scheduling options. Shifts are 12 hours: nights run from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., and day shifts may be available from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Regularly scheduled positions require working every other weekend. Eligible night-shift hours receive an additional $5.00 per hour. New LPNs receive more than three weeks of hands-on clinical training with experienced pediatric nurses after general orientation.

Requirements

• Current Pennsylvania LPN license in good standing, or an active multistate LPN license with authorization to practice in Pennsylvania.
• Current BLS/CPR and First Aid certification.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Meet the qualifications of a Child Care Supervisor under 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3800.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at an intermediate or more advanced level for effective communication with residents, families, visitors, coworkers, and supervisors.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric training or nursing experience is preferred, but not required.
• Experience caring for medically complex or technology-dependent patients may be especially relevant.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care based on each resident’s individualized care plan and evolving clinical needs.
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately in accordance with provider orders.
• Monitor residents, recognize changes in condition, and promptly communicate concerns to appropriate clinical team members.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, RNs, and other disciplines to coordinate care and support treatment decisions.
• Contribute to admission evaluations, ongoing assessments, care planning, and resident and family education.
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation, including nursing notes, medication and treatment records, and care-plan updates.
• Provide clear, thorough change-of-shift reports to support continuity and safety.
• Practice within the LPN scope and seek RN guidance or immediate clinical support when a resident’s needs or condition require escalation.
• Participate in orientation, continuing education, quality-improvement initiatives, and the ongoing development of Nurse Technicians.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Additional $5.00-per-hour night-shift differential for eligible night-shift hours
• Mentorship and clinical training, including more than three weeks of hands-on clinical training
• Supportive nurse-to-patient ratios

What This Job Offers

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