Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - DAYS - $10k Sign On Bonus!

Overview

Pay: $26.00 - 36.77 / hr + $10,000 Sign On Bonus!

Pediatric Specialty Care at Hopewell has a rewarding opportunity for a full time dayshift (7:00am-7:30pm) LPN.

Incredible Kids…Life-Changing Healthcare. Welcome to Pediatric Specialty Care.

For more than two decades, Pediatric Specialty Care has been successfully caring for medically fragile and technology-dependent children.

The goal of Pediatric Specialty Care is to enable children with special needs to realize their fullest potential in a nurturing and supportive environment. Our passionate team of pediatric care specialists work with each individual to help navigate their unique journey and celebrate every victory along the way.

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse (Pediatrics) Position Overview:

• The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) assists in ensuring the general health and well-being of assigned individuals by providing direct nursing care under the medical directions and supervision of the attending physicians, RNs, DON and facility Medical Director.

Responsibilities

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse (Pediatrics) Responsibilities:

• Actively participates in the planning and delivery of care to all assigned individuals.
• Administers medications and treatments to assigned individuals as ordered by the physician.
• Performs and promotes timely and accurate documentation.
• Assists in performing accurate thorough and timely completion of nursing admission evaluations and re-evaluations of individual care needs.
• Documents as required in care plans, nursing notes, medical administration records, treatment records and other necessary records.
• Provides evaluation of needs of individual care planning information as necessary.
• Performs all position duties according to safety rules and standards of practice required for this position.
• Reports to the Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, RN Supervisor and/or licensed professional any unusual symptoms, changes of condition, daily needs and progress of individuals.
• Contacts MD/NP/PA for orders or updates according to individual’s response to treatment plan.
• Participates in Change-of-Shift Report and is responsible for bringing nursing personnel of next shift up to date regarding the care and needs of individuals.
• Communicates with RN and the individual’s health care team members to seek guidance when the individual’s care needs exceed LPN scope of practice.
• Attends and participates in orientation and in-service training prior to performing tasks.
• Attends and participates in continuing education programs designed to keep staff abreast of changes in the profession.
• Serves as a role model and represents the organization in a manner that conveys professionalism.
• Participates in quality improvement, clinical and safety programs upon request.

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse (Pediatrics) - Skills/Competencies:

• Exceptional customer service skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently or part of a group
• Exceptional communication skills both verbal and written
• Displays patience, empathy and passion for working with children
• Ability to be flexible and interact with a variety of developmental levels
• Ability to handle confidential information with professional discretion

Qualifications

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse (Pediatrics) Qualifications:

• Credentials as a Licensed Practical Nurse with a current state license in good standing for the state in which work is performed
• Valid, current BLS/CPR and First Aid certification
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Training and work experience in a pediatric setting preferred
• Meets the qualifications of a Child Care Supervisor as described in 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3800

This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.