Key Responsibilities:
- Assess and monitor the physical and emotional health of children throughout the day recognizing and reporting signs of distress.
- Monitor vital signs, including heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen levels, and temperature, and report changes in condition.
- Administer prescribed medications, injections, IVs, and treatments according to individual care plans and emergency protocols.
- Ensure proper hygiene and prevent infections, safe handling practices, infection control and safety procedures are followed.
- Ensure the appropriate use of medical equipment such as feeding tubes, oxygen therapy, ventilators, and other specialized devices.
- Assist children with complex medical matters requiring assistance with feeding, mobility, restroom, tubes, lifting, and other needs.
- Respond promptly yet calmly and decisively to medical emergencies providing CPR, first aid, and other life-saving procedures as needed.
- Work closely with parents and guardians to understand the child’s medical needs, care protocols, health updates, incidents, and concerns.
- Ensure care plans are updated and followed.
- Maintain accurate medical records of all health assessments, medications, treatments, incidents and ensure compliance with state health and safety guidelines and HIPAA.
Required Qualifications:
o Pediatric Nursing: Registered Nurse (1 or more years of experience as a RN with pediatric experience, which included 6 months caring for medically complex or technologically dependent children; or 2 or more years of documented pediatric nursing experience as a licensed practical nurse with 6 months experience caring for medically complex or technologically dependent children. Licensed Practical Nurse (1 or more years experience in pediatrics as a LPN; or 2 years documented pediatric experience working as a direct care worker caring for medically complex children.
o BLS Certification (Required)
o Current State License (Required)
o CPR Certified (Required)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Use of relevant medical equipment or administering medications
- Caring for children who have chronic illnesses or disabilities
- RN or LPN
o PALS Certified (RN)
