Join our dedicated team at the Pediatric Day Health Center (PDHC) — a bright, nurturing environment designed for children with complex medical needs. As a Facility Licensed Nurse (LPN/LVN) , you’ll provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), helping our kiddos grow, play, and thrive in a safe and supportive setting.
This is a full-time position (36+ hours per week on average) offering you the opportunity to make a meaningful difference while practicing excellence in pediatric nursing care.
As a core member of our clinical team, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the health, safety, and happiness of each child.
Monitor and document each patient’s status through ongoing observation and assessment.
Identify patient care priorities to ensure delivery of quality nursing services.
Notify the supervising RN of any changes in patient status, new physician orders, or updates to the plan of care.
Implement physician’s orders and communicate status updates to the care team and families.
Maintain thorough, accurate documentation of care, progress, and communications.
Foster and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Assess family dynamics, strengths, and needs related to each child’s medical condition and development.
Provide education, counseling, and emotional support to families, helping them navigate their child’s care.
Participate in case management meetings, staff training, and in-services to ensure quality and consistency in care delivery.
Serve as a mentor and resource for new employees during orientation.
Demonstrate initiative and sound clinical judgment in decision-making.
Stay informed on current pediatric trends, research, and advancements in nursing care.
Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures, and the Nurse Practice Act.
Administer oxygen, aerosol treatments, and medications as ordered.
Manage and monitor feeding tubes (G-tube, N/G, J-tube) and IV therapies.
Start peripheral IVs and administer medications via IV or port as appropriate.
Supervise preparation of meals, snacks, and feedings according to patient needs.
Respond promptly to pediatric emergencies and provide necessary interventions.
Open or close the center as assigned per shift schedule.
Complete annual skills labs, mandatory in-services, and required CEUs.
Active LPN or LVN license in the state of practice.
No disciplinary board action related to nursing license.
Proficient knowledge of home ventilators, tracheostomies, suctioning, apnea monitors, oxygen, and tube feedings.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Negative TB test or chest X-ray.
Satisfactory criminal background check.
Knowledge of quality care standards for medically complex children.
Maintain strict confidentiality and professional boundaries .
Stay calm and professional under pressure.
Strong leadership, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
Excellent time management, organization, and communication abilities.
Dedicated commitment to clinical excellence and compassionate care.
Ability to train, supervise, and support team members.
Comfort working with diverse families and cultural backgrounds.
Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English.
Capable of frequent standing, walking, lifting, bending, kneeling, and crouching .
Ability to assist in lifting patients up to 50 lbs (with help as needed).
Sufficient strength and manual dexterity to operate medical equipment safely.
Must possess strong hearing, vision, touch, and smell acuity.
Able to respond swiftly in emergency situations and provide physical support or CPR as required.
Flexible and agile — ready to move, adapt, and protect children when needed.
Function effectively in diverse environments, including exposure to latex, allergens, blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases.
May involve transporting patients or assisting during travel between home and center.
Maintain a safe, clean, and positive environment for every child in your care.
This job description provides an overview of responsibilities but is not all-inclusive. Duties and tasks may change at any time based on patient and organizational needs.
✨ Make every shift meaningful. Join our PDHC team and help children live healthier, happier lives — one day, one smile, and one milestone at a time!
As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.
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