Pediatric Nurse Job at Sunshine Home Care in Pine Plains
Sunshine Home Care, Pine Plains, NY, US, 12567
Job Description
Sunshine Homecare Services is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide one-on-one nursing care to a medically fragile child with complex health care needs in a school setting. This position offers a consistent Monday through Friday schedule from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM, supporting students' health and well-being during the school day.
Position Details- Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Location: Pine Plains Central School District
- Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time/Per-Diem
- Rate: $43.00 - $50.00
- Stable weekday schedule – no evenings or weekends
- Caring and supportive work environment
- Professional growth and training opportunities
- Flexible patient location assignments
- Referral and sign-on bonuses
- Medical, FSA, HSA, Life insurance
- Generous paid vacation/sick time/holidays
- Perry Rewards Coins/E-Gift cards
- Provide direct nursing care to child at school during school hours
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
- Monitor and document the child's health status throughout the day
- Be prepared to respond to medical emergencies and provide appropriate interventions
- Assist with medical devices such as feeding tubes, tracheostomies, and catheters if needed
- Collaborate with school staff, family, and healthcare providers
- Ensure compliance with the care plan developed by the RN Case Manager and physician
- Document care daily and communicate updates with Sunshine Homecare Services and
RN case manager.
- Use appropriate infection control procedures and safety measures.
- Comply with all company policies, practices, and procedures.
- Graduate of an accredited RN/LPN program
- Current NY State RN/LPN license in good standing
- Minimum 2 years of pediatric nursing experience preferred
- Experience in school or community health nursing is a plus
- Valid Nursing Degree/Diploma
- Active New York State RN/LPN License
- Current CPR Certification
- Strong pediatric care skills
- Excellent communication with children, families, and staff
- Ability to handle emergency situations calmly
- Organized and detail-oriented documentation skills
- Knowledge of infection control and safety procedures
- Ability to remain on school premises for scheduled hours
- Ability to assist with student mobility and transfers
- Diverse and inclusive workplace culture
- Caring and supportive work environment
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement
- Clear and open communication with management and coordinators
- Flexible scheduling and patient location options
- Comprehensive in-service training to maintain active credentials
- Perry Rewards Coins/E-Gift cards
- Referral and sign-on bonuses
- Medical, FSA, HSA, Life insurance
- Generous paid vacation/sick time/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
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.
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