Pediatrics LPN

Affirmed Home Care, Inc.; Allendale (AR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Affirmed Home Care, Inc. is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for private duty pediatric care in Allendale, NJ, to support an 11-year-old child with quadriplegia due to a brain tumor.

You will provide 1:1 nursing at home and school, manage G-tube feedings, perform suctioning and respiratory support, administer cough assist treatments, and assist with transfers and mobility.

Qualifications

• Active New Jersey LPN license required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Experience with medically complex pediatric patients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 pediatric nursing care focused on safety, comfort, and clinical stability.
• Manage and monitor G-tube feedings.
• Perform suctioning and respiratory support interventions.
• Administer cough assist treatments as ordered.
• Assess and monitor respiratory status and overall condition.
• Assist with transfers, positioning, and activities of daily living.

Skills

1:1 pediatric care

G-tube care

Suctioning

Respiratory support

Mobility assistance

Education

New Jersey LPN License

BLS Certification

Job description

Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Private Duty Nursing (Allendale, NJ)

Location: Allendale, NJ
Setting: Pediatric Private Duty Nursing (Home & School)
Company: Affr...

Provide meaningful, life-changing 1:1 pediatric nursing care for an 11-year-old patient who relies on skilled nursing support. Affr... is seeking a compassionate and experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to care for a pediatric patient in Allendale, NJ with quadriplegia secondary to a brain tumor, requiring G-tube feedings, suctioning, cough assist treatments, and mobility support in the home and school settings.

This is a rewarding opportunity to build a lasting relationship with the child and family while delivering high-quality, individualized care.

Available Shifts

Coverage Needed:

• Monday, Wednesday & Thursday: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM (3:30 PM coverage may also be considered)
• Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

About the Case

• 11-year-old pediatric patient with quadriplegia secondary to brain tumor
• G-tube feedings and routine G-tube care
• Suctioning support throughout the day at home and school
• Cough assist treatments
• Wheelchair dependent
• Assistance with transfers, positioning, and mobility needs
• Consistent schedule with a supportive family

What You'll Do

• Provide 1:1 pediatric nursing care focused on safety, comfort, and clinical stability
• Manage and monitor G-tube feedings
• Perform suctioning and respiratory support interventions
• Administer cough assist treatments as ordered
• Assess and monitor respiratory status and overall condition
• Assist with mobility, positioning, and activities of daily living
• Collaborate with the family, school staff, and pediatric clinical team to ensure continuity of care

Pay Rate

LPN: $40/hr

What You Bring

• Active New Jersey LPN License
• Experience with G-tubes, suctioning, airway management, and medically complex pediatric patients preferred
• Current BLS Certification
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Valid driver's license preferred
• Physical exam within 12 months
• PPD or QuantiFERON within 1 year (or chest X-ray within 5 years)
• Proof of flu vaccine or approved exemption

Why LPNs Love Working With Us

• Supportive pediatric clinical team available every step of the way
• Meaningful, relationship-based 1:1 care
• Competitive pay rates
• Consistent schedule and case stability
• Responsive communication and clinical support
• Opportunities to grow within a rapidly expanding pediatric program

Equal Opportunity Employer

Affirmed Home Care welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Join our team and make a lasting difference in the life of a child and family who truly value skilled nursing care.