FULL TIME LPN Tuesday-Friday 7a-5p
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Cradling Hands Pediatric Care Corp
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FULL TIME LPN Tuesday-Friday 7a-5p
Cradling Hands Pediatric Care Corp
Posted 3 months ago
Full Time
, Florida
In Person
Smart Summary
Responsibilities
The LPN provides direct, skilled nursing care to medically fragile children in a pediatric daycare setting. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, administering medications, managing medical equipment, and maintaining accurate patient documentation.
Qualifications
This role requires a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with an active license and CPR/BLS certification. Experience in pediatrics, home health, or long-term care is preferred, along with strong clinical, organizational, and communication skills. The position involves providing direct nursing care to medically fragile children in a daycare setting.
Job Description
- 401(k)
- Employee discounts
- Paid time off
Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – PPEC
Job Summary:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at a Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC) center provides skilled nursing care to medically fragile and/or technology-dependent children in a non-residential daycare setting. The LPN works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and/or physician to ensure safe, compassionate, and developmentally appropriate care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide direct nursing care to pediatric patients with complex medical needs
- Monitor vital signs, assess patient conditions, and report changes promptly
- Administer medications, treatments, and therapies as prescribed
- Manage medical equipment such as feeding tubes, ventilators, oxygen, and tracheostomies
- Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), including feeding, bathing, and mobility
- Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation
- Follow individualized care plans and physician orders
- Ensure infection control and safety protocols are followed
- Communicate effectively with parents/guardians regarding the child’s care and progress
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members (RNs, therapists, physicians)
- Respond appropriately to medical emergencies
- Current, active LPN license in the state of employment
- Current CPR/BLS certification (PALS preferred)
- Experience in pediatric, home health, or long-term care preferred
- Knowledge of pediatric medical conditions and equipment
- Strong clinical, organizational, and communication skills
- Pediatric daycare-style medical facility (PPEC)
- Fast-paced, team-oriented setting
- Requires standing, lifting, and assisting children with mobility needs
- Ability to lift and transfer pediatric patients
- Prolonged standing, walking, and bending
- Manual dexterity for handling medical equipment
- Compassion and patience when working with children and families
- Attention to detail and strong documentation skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize care effectively
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Cradling Hands Pediatric Care Corp
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