Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse
Affirmed Home Care·Newark, New Jersey
Affirmed Home Care·Newark, New Jersey
Provide skilled one-on-one nursing care to pediatric patients within their home environments. Responsibilities include monitoring patient conditions, administering treatments, and collaborating with families and care teams.
Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Day, Evening & Overnight Shifts Location: Newark, NJ Setting: Pediatric Private Duty Nursing (1:1 Home Care) Company: Affirmed Home Care Join Our Growing Pediatric Team Affirmed Home Care is seeking compassionate and experienced per diem Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to provide one-on-one private duty nursing care for pediatric clients in Newark and the surrounding communities. If you're passionate about making a difference in a child's life while working in a supportive, family-centered environment, we'd love to hear from you. We have multiple cases available and offer flexible scheduling with day, evening, and overnight shifts. Position Responsibilities Provide skilled, compassionate 1:1 nursing care to pediatric patients in their homes Monitor, assess, and document changes in the patient's condition Administer medications and treatments as ordered by the physician Collaborate with families and the interdisciplinary care team to ensure the highest quality of care Maintain accurate clinical documentation Follow infection control protocols and ensure a safe home care environment Pay Rate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): $40.00 per hour Available Shifts Day Shifts Evening Shifts Overnight Shifts Multiple cases are available with flexible scheduling options.
Active New Jersey Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license Pediatric nursing experience preferred (home care or facility setting) Current BLS Certification Authorized to work in the United States Valid driver's license preferred Physical examination completed within the past 12 months PPD or QuantiFERON test within the past year (or chest X-ray within the past 5 years if applicable) Proof of MMR immunization Why Join Affirmed Home Care? Competitive pay Flexible scheduling Supportive pediatric clinical leadership Meaningful one-on-one patient care Strong communication and responsive clinical support Opportunity to build lasting relationships with patients and families Equal Opportunity Employer Affirmed Home Care is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Candidates must hold an active New Jersey LPN license and a current BLS certification. Pediatric nursing experience and proof of specific immunizations are also required or preferred.
Market context
New Jersey nursing jobs typically see steady demand across hospitals, long-term care, and outpatient settings, with new graduate nurses often eligible to apply. Competition can be strong because employers look for accredited nursing education, licensure readiness, and flexibility around shifts, while benefits such as tuition reimbursement, sign-on bonuses, and retirement plans can make offers more attractive. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credential status and highlight any clinical rotations or patient-care experience in your application.