Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Pediatric - Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse (LPN)

Join a team that’s as passionate about patient care as you are! We’re looking for Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurses in the Port Charlotte area to serve the needs of our home health patient. Peg Tube Feedings/Care, Medication Administration, pediatric (ages 10 month (infants) to 12 yrs old) experience is required. 

• 1 yr experience in home care with pediatrics (P1, P2, P3)
• Peg tube feeding/care/and med administration
• Seizure precautions/care
• Able to lift/transfer/reposition up to 50 lbs. 
• May require sitting, kneeling, and reaching from the ground when child is on the floor playing or doing therapy (Nurses with back and/or knee injuries will have issues with this). 
• Willing/Able to work 10-14 hr shifts 2 to 4 days per week. 
• Willing/Able to work a Saturday and/or Sunday if needed. 

Responsibilities:

Every day is different for a Home Health Nurse. Our Home Health Nurses care for ill, injured or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in private homes. You will be responsible for providing quality healthcare to each patient in adherence with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies.

• Participate in the development and revisions of patient specific comprehensive assessments and care plans
• Patient and family education related to their disease process and care needs
• Collaboration with your patient’s care teams such as the physician, your supervisor, co-workers, and other medical providers associated with your patient.
• Participate in NurseCore’s education programs as it relates to your patient population.
• Mentoring and educating co-workers.
• Record and report changes in patients’ condition
• Use effective relationship management techniques in communicating with the patients’ family or friends to provide mentoring, advice, comfort, and release instructions
• Communicate updates of medical condition to Physician and Clinical Director
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:­

• Current LVN/LPN licensure with the State Board of Nursing in the State of Florida
• 1-year experience as a Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse (LVN/LPN) in the last 3 years in a supervised setting Or qualify for and complete our Nurse Residency Program
• Current CPR in compliance with the American Heart Association standards
• Negative TB/PPD or Chest X-Ray within the last 12 months
• Successful completion of the skills assessment specific to the areas of experience

Who We are at NurseCore

NurseCore is more than an agency, we’re a family. We take great pride in the compassionate nature of our leadership team and the development opportunities offered to our nurses and caregivers. Our team works locally in each city and surrounding areas to make lasting partnerships with both facilities and caregivers that improve the lives of those within their communities. We would love for you to work with us and build a lasting relationship.

Why NurseCore?

Our health professionals are the heart of NurseCore. That’s why we are happy to offer you competitive pay, benefits, a mobile app for timesheets, and access to our elite 24/7 caregiver support staff.

NurseCore provides benefits including health insurance and immediate employment and income verification through Equifax.

Some agencies and mobile apps contract (1099) staff. We employ (W2) our health professionals providing them coverage under our liability insurance, employer-paid taxes, overtime, and holiday pay*. We aim to assure you the best working and PRN experience with the least amount of risk.

NurseCore is made exceptional by our commitment to founding principles of professional and compassionate nursing services and leadership. To keep to our promise of quality and professionalism, we require all our applicants consent to a background check, and drug screen.

Our continued growth is a testament to our commitment to our Caregivers and patients alike!

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