Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Responsible for the medical and physical care of the residents.

About Broward Children's Center (BCC)

Broward Children's Center (BCC) is dedicated to transforming lives by providing specialized care to children and young adults who are medically fragile and developmentally disabled. Our comprehensive services range from 24/7 skilled nursing at our pediatric care facility to developmental education programs, therapeutic support, and family-centered services like respite care, social services, and in-home health support.

With unique programs including ABA therapy, developmental preschools, K-12, Home Health and PPEC outpatient care, BCC ensures each individual receives tailored support to thrive. Our team also takes part in community events, such as our annual 5K and golf tournament, creating a vibrant, mission-driven workplace.

"With your support, Broward Children's Center (BCC) provides quality programs to infants, children, and young adults who are developmentally disabled and/or medically fragile through a continuum of services designed to meet the needs of children and their families."

If you're passionate about impactful work and a supportive team environment, BCC may be the perfect place for your career.

SUMMARY

Responsible for the medical and physical care of the residents.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

One year certificate from college or technical school; and three to six months related experience and/or training. Pediatric or ventilator experience preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Administer medications/treatments to residents.
2. Perform tracheostomy care including changing, cleaning and emergency care.
3. Perform tracheostomy, nasopharyngeal, and oral suctioning.
4. Perform and be familiar with sterile procedures.
5. Perform oxygen therapy, including the use of the oxygen tank and apparatus, adjusting to the purpose of seizure management.
6. Perform respiratory therapy for trach and vent residents.
7. Perform first aid measures for the purpose of seizure management.
8. Be familiar with the care and management of ventricular shunts.
9. Perform postural drainage and percussioning on patients who require this.
10. Perform range of motion during bath on residents and reposition every two hours.
11. Perform oral and gastrostomy tube feedings.
12. Perform gastrostomy tube care.
13. Report signs of dehydration and fecal impactions.
14. Deal with emergency situations:
    1. 1. aspiration
       2. foreign body ingestion
       3. toxic substance ingestion
       4. congestion
       5. seizures (including status epileptics)
       6. cardiopulmonary arrest
15. See that the children are clean at all times, bath & hair grooming.
16. Maintain charts of residents in her charge.
17. See that the physical home is kept clean, neat and orderly at all times.
18. See that the equipment is cleaned at the end of each shift.
19. Report problems to the physician when necessary
20. Accompany child to emergency room when necessary.
21. Accompany child to appointments when necessary.
22. Arrange clinics for physician.
23. Report emergencies to Supervisor on shift.
24. Report staffing shortages to Supervisor when you take the call.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Florida Driver's License

Florida LPN License

HIV Course, CPR, First Aid

ALL APD requirements

A Confidentiality Agreement is required and must be signed upon commencement of service

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk or hear, and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Employee Benefits

Broward Children's Center (BCC) is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time benefit eligible positions to support your health, financial security, and well-being. Key benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage : Multiple plan options to suit individual and family needs once eligibility requirements are met.
• Income Protection : Employer-paid basic life insurance and employer-paid short-term disability once eligibility requirements are met.
• Flexible Spending Accounts : Options for medical and dependent care expenses, allowing pre-tax contributions.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan : Automatic enrollment after eligibility, with diverse investment options to help secure your future once eligibility requirements are met.
• Additional Support : Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and voluntary supplemental insurance, including accident and critical illness coverage.

Employee Childcare

BCC offers valuable childcare programs to support our employees and their families:

• Step Up Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities (Pre-K up to 8th grade). We offer Private Therapy Services for those that qualify. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are included.
• Early Learning Coalition of Broward County School Readiness Program (for children ages 1 up to 3 years old). Early Steps Therapy Services for those that qualify. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are included.
• Employee Daycare (for ages 1 year through 5 years old), available at $150 per week, inclusive of breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
• Broward County Non-School Days: We offer our employees childcare when Broward County has non-school days (winter break, spring break, thanksgiving break), with the exception of major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas day, etc.).

BCC/CCC is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.