LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Pediatrics
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LPN – Licensed Practical Nurse (Pediatrics)Pediatric Specialty Care at Hopewell - Aliquippa, PA
12 Hour Day & Overnight Options
Make every shift meaningful. Care for incredible kids.
At Pediatric Specialty Care (PSC) at Hopewell, we provide life-changing care to medically fragile and technology-dependent children in an environment that feels like home. For more than 20 years, our mission has been to help children with complex needs achieve their fullest potential - one milestone, one smile, one breakthrough at a time.
If you are a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with a heart for pediatrics and a passion for making an impact, we invite you to join our dedicated, highly skilled pediatric team.
Why PSC at Hopewell?
- Exceptional, structured training: You will be supported from day one. After General Orientation, every new LPN receives over three weeks of hands-on, clinical training with experienced pediatric nurses before working independently on the floor.
A pediatric-specialized environment: Support children with complex medical, developmental, and rehabilitative needs.
Collaborative, interdisciplinary care: Work alongside RNs, therapists, physicians, and child-care specialists in a coordinated, family-centered model.
A close-knit, mission-driven team: Be part of a community committed to compassion, respect, and celebrating every victory—big or small.
Professional growth: Continuous training, hands-on pediatric experience, and opportunities to expand your clinical skill set.
Who Will Love This Role
- Clinicians who prefer the rhythm of 12-hour shifts, allowing for deeper continuity of care and more meaningful time with each child.
LPNs who thrive in a pediatric environment where care is both medically complex and deeply personal.
Professionals who value teamwork, collaboration, and a mission-first mindset.
Nurses looking to grow their skills in a supportive, innovative care setting.
Those who find joy in celebrating the big and small milestones of a child’s journey.
Join a team where your skills matter...and your heart matters even more.Apply today and help us make every moment count at PSC at Hopwell located at:
2900 Johnson St, Aliquippa, PA 15001
Responsibilities
What You’ll Do as an LPN at PSC Lancaster:
Deliver Skilled Pediatric Nursing Care
- Provide hands-on nursing care to medically complex children
- Administer medications and treatments safely using established best practices
- Monitor for changes in condition and respond appropriately
- Support individualized care plans and contribute to ongoing assessments
Be a Critical Member of the Care Team
- Communicate changes in condition to RNs, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members
- Collaborate with MDs/NPs/PAs regarding orders and updates
- Participate actively in change-of-shift reports to ensure seamless continuity of care
- Seek RN guidance when care needs exceed LPN scope of practice
Support Clinical Excellence & Safety
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with regulatory standards
- Assist with admissions, re-evaluations, and care plan updates
- Follow all safety, infection control, and medication administration standards
- Participate in quality improvement and safety initiatives
Contribute to a Professional, Pediatric-Focused Environment
- Model professionalism, integrity, and respect
- Support the development of Nursing Technicians
- Participate in ongoing education and skill development
- Help create a safe, nurturing environment for children and families
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Qualifications
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse (Pediatrics)
- Credentials as a Licensed Practical Nurse with a current state license in good standing for the state in which work is performed
- Valid, current BLS/CPR and First Aid certification
- Must be at last 21 years of age
- Training and work experience in a pediatric setting preferred
- Meets the qualifications of a Child Care Supervisor as described in 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3800
- This position requireExceptional, structured training: You will be supported from day one. After General Orientation, ev
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