Pediatric Nurse

Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse - School Setting

Location: Pine Plains / Millbrook, NY

Rate: $40.00 - $42.00/hr.

Schedule: Weekdays, 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Employment Type: Part-Time / Per-Diem

About The Role

Are you a passionate caregiver who loves working with children and their families? Sunshine Homecare is seeking a dedicated Pediatric Nurse Licensed Practical Nurse to provide one-on-one school-based care.

In this case, you'll care for a vivacious young boy-energetic, engaging, and endlessly curious. The school day will fly by! If you believe in compassionate care and enjoy watching children grow, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct pediatric care during school hours
• Administer prescribed medications, treatments, and therapies
• Monitor and document health status throughout the day
• Respond promptly to medical emergencies with appropriate interventions
• Assist with devices such as feeding tubes, catheters, vents, and trachs (if needed)
• Collaborate with school staff, families, and healthcare providers
• Ensure compliance with the care plan and physician's orders
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation
• Adhere to infection control and safety procedures
  
  

Required Experience & Skills

• Hands-on pediatric care experience including:
• G-Tube Feeding
• Glucose Monitoring & Insulin Coverage
• Catheterizations
• Nebulizers
• Epi-Pen Coverage
• Supervision due to Epilepsy
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to remain calm in emergencies
• Understanding of pediatric disease processes and medication interactions
  

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited LPN program
• Active New York State LPN license in good standing
• Minimum 2 years pediatric nursing experience preferred
• Current CPR certification
• School or community health experience a plus
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain on school premises for scheduled hours
• Assist with student mobility and transfers
• Lift/carry 20 lbs. and medical equipment as needed
  
  

Why Work for Sunshine?

• Stable weekday schedule - no evenings or weekends
• Caring, supportive work environment
• Professional growth & in-service training opportunities
• Flexible patient location assignments
• Referral & sign-on bonuses
• Perry Rewards Coins / E-Gift Cards
• Medical, FSA, HSA, and Life Insurance
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
  
  

Essential job duties listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job competently. Job descriptions are an overview of the task responsibilities and requirements of the position. Employees may be required to perform other job-related assignments as requested.

Sunshine Homecare Services is an equal opportunity employer. Sunshine Homecare Services is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Vanessa Alvarez, Talent Acquisition Manager at (845) 613-7838 ext. 1128 Mobile: 845-422-5588

Sunshine Homecare complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding background checks, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). We will obtain your written consent before conducting any background check and will provide you with a copy of the report, if requested.

We are committed to complying with all applicable laws and regulations regarding background checks. We will obtain your written consent before conducting any background check and will ensure that the information obtained is used in a fair and lawful manner.

Salary: $40 - $42 per hour

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