LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Pediatrics

Salary

Overview

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Pediatrics | Day ShiftPediatric Specialty Care at Hopewell | Aliquippa/Hopewell, PA12-Hour Day Shifts | 7:00 AM – 7:30 PMMore Than Three Weeks of Hands-On Pediatric Clinical Training

Build Specialized Pediatric Skills. Make Every Day Meaningful.

Pediatric Specialty Care at Hopewell is seeking day-shift Licensed Practical Nurses to care for medically fragile and technology-dependent children in a structured, supportive environment that feels like home.

For more than 20 years, PSC has helped children with complex medical, developmental, and rehabilitative needs achieve greater comfort, independence, and quality of life. On day shift, you'll be part of the children's daily routines: providing direct nursing care, building meaningful relationships with children and families, and working side by side with an experienced interdisciplinary clinical team.

Structured Pediatric Training from Day One

You will not be expected to step onto the floor without preparation.

After General Orientation, every new PSC LPN receives more than three weeks of hands-on clinical training with experienced pediatric nurses before working independently. Training helps you understand each child, their individualized care plan, PSC's clinical standards, and the specialized skills required to provide safe pediatric care. You'll continue to have access to experienced nurses and interdisciplinary team members as you grow in the role.

Why LPNs Choose Day Shift at Pediatric Specialty Care

• 12-hour day shifts (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM): Work fewer days each week, with a consistent daytime schedule.
• Be part of the children's day: Support their care, routines, activities, and progress during the hours they're most active.
• Interdisciplinary practice: Collaborate with RNs, respiratory therapists, rehabilitation professionals, physicians, and child-care specialists.
• Specialized pediatric experience: Develop skills caring for children with complex medical and developmental needs.
• Relationship-based care: Get to know each child's needs, personality, progress, and family.
• Clinical development: Receive structured training and ongoing opportunities to strengthen your pediatric nursing skills.
• Team support: Work where communication, preparation, and collaboration come first.

Who Will Thrive Here?

This opportunity may be a strong fit for LPNs who:

• Want a consistent day-shift schedule with 12-hour shifts.
• Want to develop or expand their pediatric nursing experience.
• Value structured training and support before working independently.
• Are attentive, dependable, and calm in a medically complex environment.
• Communicate clearly and work well with an interdisciplinary team.
• Want to build ongoing relationships with children and families.
• Take pride in careful documentation, safe medication administration, and consistent follow-through.

A Pediatric Nursing Career Within Reach

Pediatric Specialty Care at Hopewell is located in the Aliquippa/Hopewell area and is accessible to LPNs throughout:

• Beaver County: Aliquippa, Hopewell Township, Center Township, Beaver, Monaca, Ambridge, Baden, Rochester, Freedom, New Brighton, and surrounding communities.
• Allegheny County and western Pittsburgh: Moon Township, Coraopolis, Sewickley, Robinson Township, Imperial, and nearby communities.
• Butler County: Cranberry Township, Zelienople, Harmony, and surrounding areas.
• Eastern Ohio: East Liverpool and communities throughout Columbiana and Mahoning counties.
• Northern West Virginia: Weirton and communities throughout Hancock and Brooke counties.

If you're an LPN looking for a day-shift role with specialized pediatric experience, structured clinical training, and the chance to make a meaningful difference every day, we invite you to apply to Pediatric Specialty Care at Hopewell.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do as an LPN at PSC:

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, every new LPN receives over three weeks of hands-on, clinical training with experienced pediatric nurses before working independently on the floor.s regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

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