Pediatric Behavioral Health RN/LPN

Pediatric Behavioral Health Nurse

Affirmed Home Care is hiring experienced Pediatric Behavioral Health Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to provide 1:1 nursing care for a 13-year-old pediatric client with Autism and seizure needs in Newark, NJ. This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse who enjoys working one-on-one with pediatric clients and is comfortable providing behavioral support, seizure management, medication administration, and compassionate hands-on care in a home setting. Competitive pay.

Registered Nurse (RN): $45/hour

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): $40/hour

Case details:

• Location: Newark, NJ
• Client: 13-year-old pediatric client
• Setting: 1:1 Home Care
• Clinical needs: Autism, seizure management, medication administration
• Schedule: MondayThursday
• Shifts available:
• 4:00 PM 8:00 PM
• 10:30 PM 8:00 AM
• Evening and overnight opportunities available

As a Pediatric Behavioral Health Nurse, you will provide individualized nursing care while supporting the client's safety, comfort, and daily needs.

Qualifications for RN and LPN candidates:

• Current New Jersey RN or LPN license
• Pediatric nursing experience preferred
• Experience working with children with Autism or behavioral needs strongly preferred
• Experience with seizure management and medication administration
• Current BLS Certification
• Strong clinical and communication skills
• Dependable, patient, compassionate, and attentive
• Comfortable providing one-on-one care in a home environment
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Valid driver's license preferred

Health & compliance requirements candidates must be able to provide:

• Physical examination completed within the past 12 months
• PPD or QuantiFERON completed within the past 12 months, or chest X-ray within the past 5 years
• Proof of flu vaccination or approved exemption

Why join Affirmed Home Care?

• RN: $45/hour
• LPN: $40/hour
• Evening and overnight shifts available
• Dedicated 1:1 pediatric nursing
• Consistent MondayThursday schedule
• Support from an experienced Pediatric Clinical Team
• Responsive clinical leadership
• Meaningful, relationship-based patient care
• Opportunity to grow with Affirmed Home Care's expanding Pediatric Division

Ready to join our pediatric nursing team? If you are an RN or LPN with pediatric nursing experience and are comfortable caring for children with Autism, behavioral needs, and seizure disorders, we would love to hear from you. Apply today for this Newark, NJ opportunity! Affirmed Home Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer