Nursing Professional Development
At Care Options for Kids, our Nursing Professional Development Programs are designed to enhance the clinical and educational skills of our nurses while inspiring continued growth. Through our New Grad Program, Preceptor Training, Skills Advancement, and Respiratory Training, we provide a strong foundation in pediatric home health care. Each program empowers nurses with the knowledge, confidence, and support to deliver exceptional care and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families.
Program Highlights
- Hands-On Training: New graduates will receive direct, hands-on experience under the mentorship of seasoned pediatric nurses.
- Comprehensive Orientation: The program includes an extensive orientation covering pediatric care principles, family communication, and specialized skills.
- Ongoing Support: Continuous support and guidance from a dedicated preceptor, and supervisor as well as access to ongoing education and professional development opportunities.
- Focus on Family-Centered Care: Emphasis on developing strong, compassionate relationships with patients and their families.
- Career Pathways: Opportunities for growth and advancement within the agency, with a clear pathway to becoming a specialized pediatric nurse.
Preceptor Training Program
Our Preceptor Training Program is designed for COFK experienced pediatric nurses who are eager to lead, mentor, and inspire the next generation of home health clinicians. Preceptors play a vital role in supporting new graduate nurses, newly hired staff, and nurses expanding their clinical skills through uptiering.
Eligibility:
- Open to Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)/Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs)
- Must have a minimum of two years of pediatric nursing experience
- Must demonstrate a willingness and ability to teach, mentor, and coach
Program Overview:
- 4-hour Preceptor Training Course covering adult learning principles, preceptor roles & responsibilities, coaching & communication strategies, and Clinical evaluation & documentation
- Practical guidance on how to support nurses in orientation and transition phases
- Ongoing collaboration with the agency’s education and leadership teams
Join us in shaping a strong, confident, and compassionate nursing team—starting with you.
Join us in shaping a strong, confident, and compassionate nursing team—starting with you.
Nurse Skill Advancement Program
We are excited to offer our COFK nurses the chance to advance their skills and expand their expertise in pediatric care.
Who Can Participate:
Nurses currently experienced in general pediatric care, or nurses interested in advanced nursing skills in tracheostomy and ventilator care
Program Focus:
- Training on the care of patients with tracheostomy tubes and home ventilators.
- Hands-on learning with advanced pediatric respiratory care.
- Enhancing clinical competence and confidence in managing more complex cases.
Benefits:
- Expand your scope of practice and increase your value as a specialized pediatric nurse.
- Gain confidence in handling advanced pediatric conditions.
- Enhance career advancement opportunities within the agency.
We are committed to supporting our nurses in their professional growth and ensuring the highest quality of care for our pediatric patients.
Respiratory Training Program
At Care Options for Kids, our goal is to maintain a safe and professional environment for all of our clients, ensuring that every COFK nurse is equipped to deliver high-quality, specialized care. As part of this commitment, we provide a comprehensive accredited respiratory training program through the NJ Nursing Association to our COFK nursing staff, led by our experienced Respiratory Therapy Department.
This training focuses on tracheostomy care (Bovina, Tracoe, and Shiley) , ventilator management, and chest physiotherapy care with essential respiratory equipment, and is delivered through a combination of classroom/lab sessions and hands-on in-home instruction.
Training is conducted by licensed Respiratory Therapists and includes instruction and evaluation in the following areas:
Training Delivery
- Classroom & Lab Setting: Hands-on, instructor-led training focused on clinical and academic best practices
- In-Home Training & Mentoring: Personalized instruction and skills validation in the patient’s home environment
- Ongoing Support: Continued access to Respiratory Therapists for consultation, troubleshooting, and clinical reinforcement
- Ventilator Circuit Changes and Replacement: Training on how to change circuits including portable set ups for travel
This program ensures that our nurses are prepared to manage complex respiratory needs confidently and competently, ultimately enhancing the safety and quality of care for our most medically fragile clients.
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