New Graduate Pediatric Nurse RN/LPN - Tampa Bay
Tampa, Florida
As an New Graduate Pediatric Nurse RN/LPN - Tampa Bay 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 Registered Nurse?
Check out the traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.
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Empathy
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Trustworthiness
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Resilience
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Adaptability
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Independence
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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.
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Family-Centered CareNurses become part of the family, delivering care in warm, inviting home environments.
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Supportive CommunityA nurturing workplace with mentorship and peer support.
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Flexible SchedulingDesigned to promote work-life balance and reduce burnout.
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Next-Level TrainingOngoing education and hands-on training, especially for new graduates.
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Technology-DrivenInnovative tools and systems that enhance patient care and nurse efficiency.
Responsibilities
Congratulations on graduating from nursing school! At Care Options for Kids, the fastest-growing home health care company in the southeast, we are excited to offer you a unique and rewarding opportunity to start your nursing career in the pediatric field.
About the Role
At Care Options for Kids, a home health care company providing 1:1 pediatric 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.
Instead, you will work self-sufficiently and autonomously, empowering you to make a real difference in your clients' lives. We value and respect the deep one-on-one bond you establish with the families you care for. Of course, if you need anything, your Director of Clinical Services is only a phone call away we offer 24-hour, 365-day support and on-demand clinical resources.
Care Options for Kids New Graduate Training Program
Our innovative Care Options for KidsNew 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 KidsPreceptor 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) retirement plan
- Weekly pay and direct deposit
- 24/7 on-call for support
- CEU credits
- Nurse Referral Bonus
- Access to a simple, easy-to-use website that supports your everyday functions!
- Rack up Stars 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
- Suctioningnasal, oral and/or endotracheal
- Seizure assessment and treatment
Requirements for New Graduate Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) / Registered Nurses (RNs)
- Current, active Florida RN or LPN license
- Current BLS CPR card (obtained in-person, not online)
- No experience necessary we will train you on g-tube, trach, and vent!
- TB Skin Test (PPD) or TB Blood Test (QF)
- Alzheimer's training - 2 Hour DOEA Approved Course (provided at no cost if needed)
- 1- Hour DOEA Alzheimer's Video (provided free of cost on DOEA website)
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.
(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.
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