RN - Trinity - Child Care Center

St. Joseph's Center; Dunmore (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telehealth for you and family

CALM app

401K with company match

Paid training

Employee referral bonuses

Discount programs

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Saint Joseph's Center is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Supervisor to support care for medically complex children and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team. The role requires a PA RN license, CPR, and supervisory experience to monitor health and developmental needs.

The position emphasizes independent and team-based work to ensure high-quality care, staff training, and adherence to ISFP/IEP plans. Strong communication and caregiving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse license in Pennsylvania.
• CPR certification (or ability to obtain within six months of hire).
• Pediatric nursing experience, including care for acutely or chronically ill children.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong interdisciplinary communication and team collaboration skills.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk 1-3 hours per day each.
• Occasional lifting or moving of items weighing 25-50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate nursing interventions for medically complex children.
• Identify and address nursing care challenges; recommend improved methods of care.
• Participate in preadmission planning and interdisciplinary staff meetings.
• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments to monitor changes in children's conditions.
• Administer medications accurately per physician orders and maintain documentation.
• Administer and interpret viral testing; direct follow-up care as appropriate.
• Monitor and document responses to treatments and therapeutic interventions.
• Ensure the environment supports stabilization of medical conditions and promotes development.
• Communicate medical status updates to the Child Care Director as needed.
• Notify families of significant changes in a child's medical status.
• Complete annual competency assessments.
• Serve as the transportation nurse during travel to and from the center or on field trips.
• Follow and monitor each child's individual care and educational plans (ISFP/IEP).

Skills

Pediatric nursing

CPR certified

Supervisory experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation accuracy

Job description

The Registered Nurse (RN) plays a key role in ensuring the highest standards of care and protection for children in the program. This position supports the childcare facility in maintaining exceptional quality standards and in developing and implementing services for children and their families.

The RN Supervisor must be skilled, knowledgeable, and attentive in continuously monitoring children's health and developmental needs. This role requires the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Why you'll love Saint Joseph's Center:

At Saint Joseph's Center, your work will directly support a mission that changes lives. You'll play a vital role in ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of children in our care-many of whom have complex medical needs. Your compassion and expertise will help children reach their fullest potential while supporting families with trust, dignity, and understanding. Your work will contribute to something greater than a single shift-it will help create a nurturing environment where every child can grow, learn, and thrive.

What you'll do:

Provide appropriate nursing interventions for medically complex children.

Identify and address nursing care challenges; recommend improved methods of care.

Participate in preadmission planning and interdisciplinary staff meetings.

Conduct initial and ongoing assessments to monitor changes in children's conditions.

Administer medications accurately per physician orders and maintain documentation.

Administer and interpret viral testing; direct follow-up care as appropriate.

Monitor and document responses to treatments and therapeutic interventions.

Ensure the environment supports stabilization of medical conditions and promotes development.

Communicate medical status updates to the Child Care Director as needed.

Notify families of significant changes in a child's medical status.

Complete annual competency assessments.

Serve as the transportation nurse during travel to and from the center or on field trips.

Follow and monitor each child's individual care and educational plans (ISFP/IEP).

What you'll get:

• Health & Wellness - 24/7 no cost telehealth for you and your family. Premium subscription to CALM mediation app.
• Growth & Future Planning - A 401(K) with company contribution and match (once minimum qualifications are met), and paid training to keep you moving forward.
• Extra Perks - Employee referral bonuses, national and local discounts, and access to our Employee Assistance program for counseling, legal, financial, and family support resources.

What's required of you:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Pennsylvania.
• CPR certification (or ability to obtain within six months of hire).
• Pediatric nursing experience, including care for acutely or chronically ill children.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong interdisciplinary communication and team collaboration skills.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk 1-3 hours per day each.
• Occasional lifting or moving of items weighing 25-50 pounds.
• Occasional twisting, bending, squatting, or kneeling for short periods.

Non-Discrimination Policy

St.Joseph's Center is an equal opportunity employer and provider of services and referrals to clients without regard to race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation or limited Englishproficiency

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Registered Nurse

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