About this role
⭐ Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Private Duty Nursing (East Rutherford, NJ)
Location: East Rutherford, NJ
Setting: Pediatric Private Duty Nursing (Home Care)
Company: Affirmed Home Care
Provide meaningful, life-changing 1:1 pediatric nursing care for a medically complex 2-year-old patient who relies on skilled nursing support. Affirmed Home Care is seeking a compassionate and experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide care for a pediatric patient in East Rutherford, NJ requiring tracheostomy care, ventilator management, and G-tube feedings .
This is a rewarding opportunity to build a lasting relationship with the child and family while delivering high-quality, individualized care in the comfort of their home.
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⭐ Available Shifts
Coverage Needed:
- Day, evening, and overnight shifts available
- Weekday and weekend opportunities
- Flexible scheduling options available
- Consistent long-term case
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⭐ About the Case
- 2-year-old medically complex pediatric patient
- Trach and ventilator dependent
- G-tube feedings and routine G-tube care
- Requires ongoing respiratory monitoring and airway management
- Private duty 1:1 nursing care in the home setting
- Long-term case with consistent scheduling opportunities
- Supportive family and dedicated clinical team
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⭐ What You'll Do
- Provide 1:1 pediatric nursing care focused on safety, comfort, and clinical stability
- Manage and monitor tracheostomy and ventilator support
- Perform trach care, suctioning, and airway management as ordered
- Administer and monitor G-tube feedings
- Assess respiratory status and respond appropriately to changes in condition
- Administer medications and treatments per physician orders
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation
- Collaborate with the family and pediatric clinical team to ensure continuity of care
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⭐ Pay Rate
LPN: Up to $40/hr
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⭐ What You Bring
- Active New Jersey LPN License
- Experience with trach, ventilator, and G-tube care preferred
- Current BLS Certification
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Valid driver's license preferred
- Physical exam within 12 months
- PPD or QuantiFERON within 1 year (or chest X-ray within 5 years)
- Proof of flu vaccine or approved exemption
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⭐ Why LPNs Love Working With Us
- Supportive pediatric clinical team available every step of the way
- Meaningful, relationship-based 1:1 care
- Competitive pay rates
- Consistent schedule and case stability
- Responsive communication and clinical support
- Opportunity to make a lasting impact on a young child's life
- Career growth within a rapidly expanding pediatric program
Equal Opportunity Employer
Affirmed Home Care welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Join our team and make a lasting difference in the life of a child and family who truly value skilled nursing care.