A part-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is needed to provide specialized care for a student on a short bus ride to and from an early childhood school in Tacoma, WA. This contract position offers approximately 14 hours per week, scheduled Tuesday through Friday in the afternoons for 3.5 hours each day. The exact start date will be determined once school orders are received.
This role involves providing medical and personal care during transportation. The student requires continuous BiPAP support for multilevel airway disease, as well as nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal suctioning. Responsibilities also include managing GJ tube feeds, supporting all activities of daily living (ADLs), assisting with mobility, performing straight catheterization as needed, and monitoring for frequent seizures.
Key qualifications and skills for this position include:
- Valid LPN/LVN licensure with current and active credentials
- Experience working with pediatric patients with complex medical needs
- Skilled in airway management, suctioning, tube feeding, and seizure care
- Ability to work independently in a moving vehicle while maintaining safety and comfort
- Strong communication skills with caregivers and school staff
- Dependability and flexibility to work on a consistent weekday afternoon schedule
Located in Tacoma, this role supports an early childhood school environment, providing critical continuity of care for a student requiring specialized nursing support during transportation.
If you have a passion for pediatric nursing and the specialized skills to safely manage this level of care, this opportunity offers meaningful work and a supportive, structured schedule. Apply today to contribute your expertise to a vital program assisting medically complex students.
Compensation for this position ranges from $27.43 to $47.43. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.
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