What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN position at Tender Care Medical Services of Gainesville?
Pediatric Nurse (LPN) - Make a Difference in Little Lives Every Day!
Tender Care PPEC is hiring!
Looking for a nursing role where you can make a meaningful difference in a child's life every day? Join the Tender Care PPEC team, where compassionate care, teamwork, and a child-first approach are at the heart of everything we do.
We provide specialized nursing care for medically complex children in a pediatric medical daycare setting. Our nurses play an important role in keeping children safe, supporting their individual healthcare needs, and creating a positive environment where they can learn, grow, and thrive.
Why You'll Love Working With Us
- Purpose-Driven Nursing: Make a real impact on children and their families.
- Meaningful Connections: Build relationships with the children in your care.
- Teamwork That Matters: Work with a team that values communication, respect, and collaboration.
- A Child-First Culture: Help create a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for every patient.
- A Rewarding Career: Put your nursing skills to work in a specialized pediatric care setting.
What You'll Do
- Provide individualized nursing care to medically complex pediatric patients.
- Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and care plans.
- Monitor patients' conditions and promptly respond to changes in health status.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and individualized nursing documentation.
- Support feeding, positioning, hygiene, and other patient-specific care needs.
- Collaborate with the nursing team, caregivers, and families to support continuity of care.
- Follow infection control procedures, safety standards, and applicable healthcare regulations.
- Help create a positive, nurturing environment that encourages engagement, development, and socialization.
Schedule Perks
- Shifts are Monday–Friday between 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- No nights! No Sundays!
Benefits That Matter
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Whole Life & Aflac Supplemental Options
- A genuinely supportive, team-focused environment
What You Need
- Active & Unrestricted LPN license
- 1 year of verifiable pediatric experience
- Full open availability for flexible scheduling Mon-Sat (required)
- AHA CPR certification prior to start
- Level 2 Background Screening clearance: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
- A calm, patient, and compassionate approach with children who have developmental or behavioral needs
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a busy setting
Tender Care PPEC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Pay: $25.00 - $27.50 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Do you have full open availability for this position? (Mon-Fri 6am-6pm)
License/Certification:
- LPN License (Required)
- CPR Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $28