Overview
Join the compassionate team at Kids Place PPEC as a Registered Nurse and play a vital role in providing specialized, high-quality care to medically complex children in a supportive pediatric day health center. In this rewarding role, you will use your clinical knowledge, critical thinking, and empathy to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care for pediatric patients with diverse medical needs.
At Kids Place PPEC, our nurses work collaboratively with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to ensure children receive safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate care while supporting families and improving quality of life. We are committed to creating a positive work environment where your pediatric nursing skills are valued and continuously developed.
Key Responsibilities
Patient Care & Assessment
- Conduct comprehensive pediatric assessments and monitor vital signs to evaluate each child’s health status.
- Identify changes in patient conditions and communicate findings promptly to the care team and physicians.
- Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans in accordance with physician orders and PPEC guidelines.
Medication & Treatment Administration
- Administer medications safely via oral, enteral, inhalation, injection, and IV routes while maintaining strict infection control and safety protocols.
- Manage pediatric medical equipment including feeding pumps, oxygen therapy, suction devices, and monitoring equipment.
- Provide care for children with complex medical needs including tracheostomy care, gastrostomy tube feedings, and ventilator support as applicable.
Clinical Procedures
- Perform procedures such as c tube feeding management, wound care, ostomy care, and
- Maintain sterile and aseptic techniques in all clinical interventions.
Documentation & Compliance
- Accurately document patient care, treatments, and assessments in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Ensure compliance with state regulations, physician orders, and PPEC standards of care.
Care Coordination
- Collaborate with therapists, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams to support each child’s medical and developmental needs.
Family Education & Support
- Educate parents and caregivers on medication administration, disease management, infection prevention, and home care strategies.
- Provide compassionate support to families navigating complex pediatric medical conditions.
Pay: $30.00 - $37.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
