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New Graduate Pediatric Nurse LPN

Long Branch, New Jersey

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As an New Graduate Pediatric Nurse LPN with Care Options for Kids, you’ll provide one-on-one, in-home pediatric care that allows for meaningful impact without the fast pace of a hospital setting. In your first year, you’ll be expected to deliver compassionate, skilled nursing based on individualized care plans often including trach, vent, or G-tube care while collaborating closely with families and clinical supervisors. Success will be measured by your clinical competency, consistency, and ability to build trust with patients and families. In return, you'll gain flexible scheduling, weekly pay, strong clinical support, and opportunities for professional growth. Your role directly supports the company’s mission to help children live their best lives and strengthens the overall pediatric care system.

  • Full Time and Part Time
  • 4-5 years experience
  • No travel is required for this role.
  • 80,000-95,000

Success Profile

What makes a successful New Graduate Pediatric Nurse LPN?

Check out the traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.

  • Empathy

  • Trustworthiness

  • Resilience

  • Adaptability Spirit

  • Independence

  • Team-Oriented Mindset

Culture that supports those
who support others

At COFK, we build our culture around care for the kids we serve and our professionals who make it possible.

  • Family-Centered Care
  • Supportive Community
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Next-Level Training
  • Technology-Driven

Responsibilities

Congratulations on graduating from nursing school! At Care Options for Kids, the fastest-growing home health care company in the nation, we are excited to offer you a unique and rewarding opportunity to start your nursing career in the pediatric field. First, let us tell you a little about the role..

About the Role

At Care Options for Kids, a pediatric home health care company providing one-on-one care in the home, we do things a little differently. There's no revolving door of patients or hospital setting chaos — blinking call lights, scurrying doctors, and wards bursting at the seams. You work with self-sufficient autonomy, empowered to make a real difference in your clients' lives. We value your clinical knowledge and respect the deep one-on-one bond you establish with the families you care for.

Care Options for Kids New Graduate Training Program 

Our innovative Care Options for Kids New Graduate Nurse Program is designed to prepare you to be a successful pediatric home health nurse. With our four-week orientation with flexible scheduling, hands-on clinical instruction, skills lab, skills validation, and ongoing mentorship and training, you will be ready to work as a trusted partner in the care of our pediatric clients. Our program also includes in-home orientation training with a Care Options for Kids Preceptor and client, ensuring that you are fully prepared to work independently.

Benefits for New Graduate Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) / Registered Nurses (RNs)

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and flexible schedule
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k)
  • Weekly pay and direct deposit
  • 24/7 on-call for support
  • CEU credits
  • Access to a simple, easy-to-use website that supports your everyday functions!
  • Rack up Care Bucks for cash-value rewards. We believe in recognizing a job well done!
  • Discounts on movie tickets, car rentals, hotels, theme parks, and more!

Responsibilities of New Graduate Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) / Registered Nurses (RNs)

    • One to-one nursing care in a home environment
    • Physician ordered treatments for:
      • Medication Administration
      • Nutrition via a feeding tube
      • Suctioning — nasal, oral and/or endotracheal
      • Seizure assessment and treatment

    Requirements for New Graduate Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) / Registered Nurses (RNs)

    • Current, active New Jersey LPN license or Multistate License 
    • Current BLS CPR card (obtained in-person, not online)
    • TB Skin Test (PPD) or TB Blood Test (QF)
    • Health Physical
    • Valid driver's license
    • Willing to train

    About Care Options for Kids

    Care Options for Kids is the leading provider of pediatric nursing services. Our mission is to provide high-quality pediatric services that help children and families live their best lives. Achieving that mission can only be accomplished with talented and caring nurses like you.

    With locations in Colorado, Texas, Arizona, Nevada, Florida, Oregon, Washington, California, Wyoming, New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania, the Care Options for Kids Community offers a wide range of pediatric health services, including pediatric nursing and therapies, ABA therapy, nursing, Family Caregiver Services, and school-based services.

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    Salary:

    $66560.00 - $70720.00 / year
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    (After their parents) you have to be the next person in line to provide that special care for their child. Just make sure you have the compassion and love in your heart to take care of these kids, because these kids need us.

    Shirley A., LPN

    Benefits that empower your future

    From hands-on training and continuing education to mentorship and life balance, we offer the support our clinicians need to stay at the top of their game.

    Medical Dental Vision Insurance

    Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

    Retirement Plan

    Retirement Plan

    Paid Vacation

    Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

    Continuing Education Opportunities

    Continuing Education Opportunities

    Flexible Work Arrangement

    Continuing Education Opportunities

    Sign-On Bonus

    Sign-On Bonus

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