LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Pediatrics

Salary

Starting at $32.00 / Hour

Overview

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - PediatricsPediatric Specialty Care at Lancaster

 

Build Real Pediatric Expertise. Make Every Shift Count.

 

At Pediatric Specialty Care at Lancaster, our LPNs are not task-based nurses - they are essential members of a specialized pediatric team caring for medically complex, technology-dependent children.

 

For more than 20 years, PSC has provided high-acuity, long-term pediatric care in a structured, interdisciplinary setting. Many of the children in our Lancaster center rely on ventilators, feeding tubes, specialized medication regimens, and coordinated rehabilitative support.This is pediatric nursing with depth, purpose, and continuity.

 

If you are an LPN who wants to grow clinically while building meaningful relationships with children and families, this is where you belong.

 

Why LPNs Choose PSC Lancaster

• Specialized Pediatric FocusGain hands-on experience caring for children with complex medical and developmental needs in a supportive, pediatric-centered environment.
• Structured Clinical TrainingAfter general orientation, every new LPN completes more than three weeks of hands-on training with experienced pediatric nurses before practicing independently.
• Continuity of CareYou won’t rotate through short stays. You’ll build long-term relationships and see measurable progress over time.
• Collaborative Team ModelWork alongside RNs, Respiratory Therapists, therapists, physicians, and child-life professionals in a coordinated care environment.
• Professional GrowthExpand your pediatric skill set, strengthen clinical judgment, and gain experience rarely available outside hospital settings.
• A Mission-Driven CultureAt PSC Lancaster, compassion, dignity, and developmental growth guide every decision we make.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver direct nursing care with compassion, precision, and professionalism.

• Administer medications and treatments using the 5 rights of administration.

• Monitor, document, and communicate changes in condition to the RN and broader care team.

• Support individualized care plans and contribute to ongoing assessments.

• Serve as a mentor and resource to Nursing Technicians and support staff.

• Foster a safe, nurturing environment where each child feels seen, supported, and empowered.

Who Will Love This Role

• Clinicians who prefer the rhythm of 12-hour shifts, allowing for deeper continuity of care and more meaningful time with each child.

• LPNs who thrive in a pediatric environment where care is both medically complex and deeply personal.

• Professionals who value teamwork, collaboration, and a mission-first mindset.

• Nurses looking to grow their skills in a supportive, innovative care setting.

• Those who find joy in celebrating the big and small milestones of a child’s journey.

Join a team where your skills matter...and your heart matters even more.Apply today and help us make every moment count at PSC.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do as an LPN at PSC Lancaster:

 

Deliver Skilled Pediatric Nursing Care

• Provide hands-on nursing care to medically complex children
• Administer medications and treatments safely using established best practices
• Monitor for changes in condition and respond appropriately
• Support individualized care plans and contribute to ongoing assessments

Be a Critical Member of the Care Team

• Communicate changes in condition to RNs, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members
• Collaborate with MDs/NPs/PAs regarding orders and updates
• Participate actively in change-of-shift reports to ensure seamless continuity of care
• Seek RN guidance when care needs exceed LPN scope of practice

Support Clinical Excellence & Safety

• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with regulatory standards
• Assist with admissions, re-evaluations, and care plan updates
• Follow all safety, infection control, and medication administration standards
• Participate in quality improvement and safety initiatives

Contribute to a Professional, Pediatric-Focused Environment

• Model professionalism, integrity, and respect
• Support the development of Nursing Technicians
• Participate in ongoing education and skill development
• Help create a safe, nurturing environment for children and families

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Qualifications

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse (Pediatrics)

• 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 last 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 requireExceptional, structured training: You will be supported from day one. After General Orientation, every new LPN receives over three weeks of hands-on, clinical training with experienced pediatric nurses before working independently on the floor.s regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, 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.

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