Pediatric LPN

Affirmed Home Care • Paramus, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Affirmed Home Care is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and reliable Licensed Practical Nurse to provide dedicated 1:1 care to an 11-year-old pediatric client in the client’s home in Paramus, New Jersey. The child requires nursing support including nebulizer treatments and suctioning. Spanish-speaking or bilingual Spanish skills are required. The schedule offers weekday shifts Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and weekend shifts Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The pay rate is $40 per hour. The nurse will follow the individualized plan of care and applicable nursing standards, while communicating with the child’s family and Affirmed Home Care’s pediatric clinical leadership team.

Requirements

• Active New Jersey LPN license.
• Proficiency in suctioning.
• Spanish-speaking or bilingual Spanish skills.
• Current BLS certification.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Physical exam completed within the past 12 months.
• PPD or QuantiFERON within the past year, or chest X-ray within the past 5 years.
• Proof of flu vaccination or medical exemption.

Nice To Haves

• One year of pediatric experience, in home care or acute care.
• Experience with nebulizer treatments.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate 1:1 pediatric nursing care in the client’s home.
• Administer and assist with prescribed nebulizer treatments.
• Perform suctioning safely and appropriately.
• Monitor the child’s condition and report changes to the appropriate clinical team.
• Maintain a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment.
• Communicate effectively with the child’s family and Affirmed Home Care’s pediatric clinical leadership team.
• Follow the individualized plan of care and all applicable nursing standards.

Benefits

• $40 per hour.
• Consistent weekday and weekend scheduling.
• Meaningful 1:1 pediatric care.
• Support from an experienced pediatric clinical team.
• Responsive leadership and clinical support.
• Opportunity to build a long-term relationship with the child and family.
• Growing Pediatric Division with opportunities for continued growth.

What This Job Offers

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