Healthcare for Kids Inc. provides Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC) services for medically-fragile children while receiving ongoing care that cannot easily be provided due to family and friends scheduling limitations. Why will you LOVE working for us….We provide an environment where you are encouraged to grow and advance professionally with a healthy work/life balance! You are our biggest asset, and we believe in rewarding and recognizing the work you perform and the medical care you provide our children in our centers.

Take a look at what we offer:

• Flexible Scheduling
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• AFLAC Supplemental Insurance
• Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid CEU's/CPR
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Supportive Leadership Team

Primary Responsibilities:

• Delivers competent and quality care in compliance with the individual Plan of Care and ongoing physician orders.
• On- going observation and assessment of children/individual's condition and needs.
• Takes appropriate action based on a child/individual's assessment.
• Documents all care delivered and the child’s response in the EMR.
• Identifies in writing a child/individual's responses to treatment, specifically those that are unusual or unexpected.
• Records, monitors, documents, and interprets vital signs.
• Provides personal hygiene assistance.
• Monitors child/individual’s intake & output.
• Maintains adequate medical supplies.
• Assists with the development of a child/individual's plan of care.
• Outlines child/individual goals and desired outcomes.
• Collaborates in the identification of child/individual needs and/or problems.
• Reinforces child/individual's and family education for care of the child/individual.
• Intervenes as appropriate to prevent or reduce a child/individual's injury.
• Maintains privacy and supports the rights of children/individuals and their families related to child/individual's care.
• Communicates effectively with the family and company staff to provide appropriate information relative to medical care.
• Works in a collaborative manner with other health care personnel.
• Acts in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act while complying with Company Nursing Standards of care.
• Performs policies and procedures in line with company mission and values.
• Reports any change in child’s condition, accident, or incident to the Registered Nurse.
• Ensures the safe transport and delivery of children when assigned to transportation as the medical escort.
• Properly secures children in car seats or wheelchairs for transport.
• Maintains appropriate professional credentials and accepts responsibility for personal and professional development.
• Completes all Company assigned education upon hire, monthly and annually per Company policy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Skills and Experience Requirements

• Appropriate level of entry degree to practice as a licensed practical nurse in the State of Florida.
• Maintain CPR and First Aid certification, and annual TB screening.
• A current license to practice as a licensed practical nurse in Florida. Two (2) years’ experience in pediatric extended care or a related field. Experience working with the kids, physically and mentally disabled is preferred.
• Knowledge of:
• current methods of PPEC management
• the provision of personal care
• the ability to supervise and coordinate the work of others
• to evaluate situations
• make decisions
• to communicate and deal effectively with others
• must be able to pass a criminal background check, TB test, and CPR/First Aid certified.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Environment: Work is performed primarily in a PPEC setting with extensive patient contact. Due to the nature of the work, the LPN may be exposed to bodily fluids and odors on an occasional basis.

• Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work with a patient; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (up to 30 lbs); and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

• Vision: Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Hearing: Hear in a normal audio range, with or without correction.