Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Care Options For Kids

About the Role

At Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, a Care Options for Kids company, we provide 1:1 care in the home, and we do things a little differently. There's no revolving door of patients or hospital setting chaos — blinking call lights, scurrying doctors, and wards bursting at the seams.

Instead, you work with self-sufficient autonomy, empowered to make a real difference in your clients' lives. We value your clinical knowledge and respect the deep one-on-one bond you establish with the families you care for. Of course, if you need anything, your Director of Nursing is only a phone call away — we offer 24-hour, 365-day support and on-demand clinical resources.

A Day in the Life of a Care Options for Kids Nurse

You start your day by touching base with your care team, whether that's mom, dad, or the nurse you are relieving. For added ease, in-depth information on your client is available in our dedicated EHR platform.

Your client greets you warmly. Though she's non-verbal, she'll smile and reach out to touch your face and put her head to your chest for a cuddle — she's excited to see you. After disconnecting her ventilator, which she only needs at night, it's time for breakfast and a light sponge bath.

From there, every day is a new adventure. You may decide to head outdoors to gaze at clouds, hunt for ladybugs, or make flower crowns. You may set up a living room campout or travel back in time with a book until it's time for lunch.

Throughout the day, you prepare and deliver her medications and perform her routine trach and g-tube care — documenting the dosages and treatments within your dedicated Point of Care platform, where you're able to view and compare notes and assessments easily and electronically. While your client takes a late afternoon nap, you finalize your electronic documentation and touch base with the relieving member of your care team before heading home.

Whatever the day brings, a day in the life of a Care Options for Kids nurse feels less like work and more like caring for family. It's an opportunity to build your clinical expertise while shaping the lives of your client and their loved ones every single day.

Benefits for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and flexible schedule
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• 401k
• Weekly pay and direct deposit
• 24/7 On Call for support
• Career advancement
• Nurse Referral bonus
• Training opportunities
• Respiratory therapists on staff to provide training and mentorship
• Scholarship program

Responsibilities of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)

• Providing one-to-one nursing care in a home environment
• Taking direction from clinical team and being overseen by a registered nurse
• Following the plan of care
• Following all clinical and office policies

Requirements for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)

• Valid New Jersey LPN License or Multistate License 
• Physical from within three years
• PPD or Chest X-Ray
• Valid BLS CPR card (obtained in person not online)
• Valid driver's license
• G-tube, trach, vent experience or willing to train

About Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, a Care Options for Kids Company

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services is proud to be a part of the Care Options for Kids Community. For more than two decades, Care Options for Kids has delivered specialized clinical care to help children and their families live more fulfilled lives. As the leading pediatric community healthcare system, we provide dedicated, compassionate therapy, nursing, and support that integrates into children's lives and creates limitless possibilities for our growing team of clinicians. It's about helping a neighbor, building a friendship, and most importantly, making a difference in our community — one family at a time. And, achieving that mission can only be accomplished with talented and caring nurses like you.

We value the health and well-being of our nurses and understand the vital role you play in caring for our clients. PPE is provided in each home — including masks, gloves, and hand sanitizer. We follow CDC guidelines to ensure you, your client, and your family stays healthy.

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Care Options for Kids is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.