LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Pediatrics
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) positions available for night shift and weekend-only schedules. 12-hour shifts with a $5.00 per hour night-shift differential. Located in Point Pleasant, PA, accessible from Bucks County, the Lehigh Valley, and Central New Jersey.
About the Role
Pediatric Specialty Care in Point Pleasant, PA, seeks Licensed Practical Nurses to provide skilled, attentive nursing care to medically fragile and technology-dependent children and young adults in a pediatric long-term care environment. This role involves strong clinical observation, thoughtful communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, and consistency of care.
LPNs with experience caring for medically complex or technology-dependent patients are especially encouraged to apply.
Schedule
- Night shift: 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m., 12-hour shifts
- Every-other-weekend requirement for regularly scheduled positions
- Weekend-only scheduling option available
- Day-shift opportunities may also be available: 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Night-shift differential: Additional $5.00 per hour
Location
Pediatric Specialty Care at Point Pleasant is located in Bucks County along the Pennsylvania–New Jersey corridor. Convenient for candidates in Hunterdon, Mercer, and Bucks counties, the Delaware River communities, and portions of the Lehigh Valley. Welcoming candidates from Flemington, Milford, Stockton, Frenchtown, Lambertville, Pennington, Ewing, Trenton, Easton, and surrounding areas.
Responsibilities
- Deliver nursing care based on each resident’s individualized care plan and evolving clinical needs.
- Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately in accordance with provider orders.
- Monitor residents closely, recognize changes in condition, and communicate concerns promptly to the clinical team.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, RNs, and other disciplines to coordinate care and support treatment decisions.
- Contribute to admission evaluations, ongoing assessments, care planning, and resident and family education.
- Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation, including nursing notes, medication and treatment records, and care-plan updates.
- Provide clear, thorough change-of-shift reports to support continuity and safety across the nursing team.
- Practice within the LPN scope, seeking RN guidance or immediate clinical support when needed.
- Participate in orientation, continuing education, quality-improvement initiatives, and the ongoing development of Nurse Technicians.
Requirements
- Current Pennsylvania LPN license in good standing or an active multistate LPN license with authorization to practice in Pennsylvania.
- Current BLS/CPR and First Aid certification.
- At least 21 years of age.
- Pediatric training or nursing experience preferred but not required.
- Meets the qualifications of a Child Care Supervisor under 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3800.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at an intermediate or advanced level for effective communication.
Training
Following General Orientation, every new LPN receives more than three weeks of hands-on clinical training alongside experienced pediatric nurses before working independently.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off and holiday pay
- Tuition reimbursement
- Mentorship and clinical training, including three weeks of orientation
- Supportive nurse-to-patient ratios
Pay
Starting at $32.00 per hour, with an additional $5.00 per hour night-shift differential.