Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Ventilator & Trach Care

Job Description

Job Description

Join a Mission-Driven Team Making a Meaningful Difference Every Day in the Lives of Children At Agape’s Way, we provide specialized care and support for children and individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, including those with complex medical needs requiring advanced respiratory, ventilator, and tracheostomy care. Our team is passionate about creating a safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent environment where each child can thrive.We are seeking compassionate and dependable Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) who are passionate about caring for children with complex medical needs. This role is ideal for nurses who enjoy building meaningful relationships with pediatric residents and their families while providing individualized, hands-on nursing care in a home and group home environment.If you have pediatric nursing experience and are looking for an opportunity to provide relationship-centered care outside of the traditional hospital setting, we would love to meet you.Why Join Agape’s Way

• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of medically complex children and their families
• Build long-term relationships with pediatric residents through continuity of care
• Work in a specialized Ventilator & Tracheostomy Care environment
• Supportive and collaborative interdisciplinary clinical team
• Opportunity to provide individualized, relationship-centered nursing care
• Mission-driven organization focused on compassionate and clinically excellent care
• Professional growth and specialty training opportunities
• Competitive compensation package
• Potential eligibility for specialty pay differentials based on certifications and assigned coverage schedules

Position OverviewThe Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing high-quality nursing care to children with developmental, intellectual, and complex medical needs in a home and group home environment.The Pediatric LPN plays an essential role in monitoring each child’s health, administering medications and treatments, supporting respiratory and nutritional needs, and ensuring care is delivered safely in accordance with physician orders and individualized plans of care.This position requires strong pediatric clinical awareness, compassion, reliability, and the ability to recognize and respond appropriately to changes in a child’s condition. The Pediatric LPN works closely with RNs, respiratory therapists, CNAs, families, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team. Reports to: Director of Nursing (DON)Key ResponsibilitiesPediatric Nursing Care & Health Monitoring

• Provide direct pediatric nursing care in accordance with physician orders and individualized plans of care
• Perform focused nursing assessments at the beginning of each shift and as needed
• Monitor pediatric residents for changes in respiratory, physical, neurological, emotional, or behavioral condition
• Collect, document, and interpret vital signs and other health-related observations
• Recognize changes in condition and initiate appropriate interventions or escalation
• Maintain each child’s comfort, safety, dignity, and overall well-being

Respiratory & Medically Complex Care

• Support pediatric residents requiring tracheostomy, ventilator, oxygen, suctioning, and other respiratory care
• Monitor respiratory status and recognize signs of respiratory distress or changes from baseline
• Provide tracheostomy and airway care within the LPN scope of practice and established care plan
• Collaborate closely with Respiratory Therapists, RNs, and clinical leadership regarding respiratory needs
• Support children with G-tubes, enteral feeding, and other complex medical needs as assigned
• Follow individualized emergency protocols and physician orders for medically complex pediatric residents

Medication Administration & Treatments

• Administer medications safely and accurately in accordance with physician orders and the seven rights of medication administration
• Perform ordered nursing treatments within the LPN scope of practice
• Monitor residents for medication effectiveness, side effects, and adverse reactions
• Maintain accurate and timely Medication Administration Records (MARs)
• Promptly communicate medication or treatment concerns to the appropriate clinical provider

Family-Centered Care & Collaboration

• Develop positive and professional relationships with pediatric residents and their families
• Communicate effectively and compassionately regarding resident needs, observations, and care
• Collaborate with RNs, Respiratory Therapists, CNAs, physicians, support coordinators, and other interdisciplinary team members
• Participate in care planning and support continuity of care across shifts and disciplines
• Respect family preferences while ensuring care remains consistent with physician orders and organizational standards

Activities of Daily Living & Developmental Support

• Assist with mobility, transfers, positioning, feeding, hygiene, and other activities of daily living as needed
• Support each child’s developmental needs, abilities, and level of independence
• Encourage age- and developmentally appropriate engagement and participation when possible
• Preserve resident dignity, privacy, comfort, and independence throughout care

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete nursing documentation accurately and timely within the electronic health record
• Document assessments, interventions, treatments, medications, and changes in condition
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and organizational requirements
• Follow infection prevention, pediatric safety, and clinical care standards
• Participate in quality assurance, competency, and compliance initiatives as required

Safety & Emergency Response

• Respond appropriately to pediatric medical emergencies and changes in resident condition
• Follow individualized emergency and respiratory response protocols
• Ensure emergency equipment, respiratory equipment, and medical supplies are readily accessible and functioning properly
• Maintain a safe environment for pediatric residents, families, and staff
• Communicate and escalate clinical concerns promptly according to established protocols

Pediatric Resident Advocacy

• Advocate for each child’s safety, dignity, preferences, and individualized needs
• Provide compassionate emotional support to pediatric residents and their families
• Promote a nurturing environment where children feel safe, respected, and supported
• Encourage resident and family participation in care decisions whenever appropriate

Qualifications

• Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of Florida required
• Nursing diploma or applicable nursing education required
• Pediatric nursing experience strongly preferred
• Experience caring for medically complex pediatric patients preferred
• Experience with ventilator and tracheostomy care strongly preferred
• Pediatric home health, private duty nursing, PICU, NICU, pediatric long-term care, or similar experience is a plus
• Experience with G-tubes, enteral feeding, suctioning, oxygen therapy, and other complex care needs preferred
• Strong pediatric assessment, observation, and communication skills
• Ability to recognize and appropriately escalate changes in patient condition
• Compassionate and family-centered approach to pediatric care
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary clinical team
• Ability to travel between assigned locations as needed
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and during inclement weather when required
• Ability to lift, move, push, or pull 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
• Current BLS/CPR certification required
• Pediatric-focused certifications and training are highly valued

Make a Meaningful Difference in Pediatric CareIf you are a compassionate LPN who is passionate about caring for children and want to use your nursing skills in a specialized environment where you can build meaningful relationships with residents and families, we encourage you to join the Agape’s Way team.Bring your skills. Build meaningful relationships. Help medically complex children thrive.