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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Pediatric Home Care | $30–$35/hr

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MARSCare

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Posted Nov 2 · New grads welcomed

License
LPN licenseCurrent, unrestricted Pennsylvania Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license
Term
Per Diem

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New grads
Welcomed
License
Current, unrestricted Pennsylvania Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license Check your license
Certification
Current CPR/BLS certification
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Ability to successfully complete required background checks and clearances
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Reliable transportation to patient homes
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Ability to follow individualized care plans and maintain professional nursing documentation

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MARSCare
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MARSCare is a healthcare organization based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (19130). The organization also offers a clinical leadership pathway through its RN Clinical Manager role, which combines patient care with education, training, research, and guidance of direct reports. Working conditions described…

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Pediatrics is open from year one. Children's hospitals run their own new grad residencies.

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Marscare | Philadelphia, PA & Surrounding Counties

  • Pay: $30.00–$35.00 per hour
  • Employment: Full-Time, Part-Time, PRN / Per Diem
  • *

Schedule

  • Days, Evenings, Overnights & Weekends

Make a Difference, One Child at a Time

Marscare is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to provide personalized nursing care to pediatric patients in their homes throughout Philadelphia and surrounding communities.

Whether you're an experienced home care nurse, transitioning from a facility setting, or recently licensed, we want to hear from you.

Our pediatric private duty nursing opportunities allow you to work directly with one patient during your assigned shift, develop meaningful relationships with families, and provide consistent, individualized care.

We are actively recruiting nurses for pediatric cases with varying schedules and locations.

Why Nurses Choose Marscare

We understand that finding the right nursing position means more than just an hourly rate. Your schedule, commute, work environment, and professional support all matter.

At Marscare, we offer

Competitive hourly compensation of $30–$35*, based on experience and assignment Weekly pay* for W-2 employees

  • Flexible full-time, part-time, and per diem scheduling
  • Daytime, evening, overnight, and weekend assignments
  • Consistent one-on-one pediatric nursing opportunities
  • Clinical guidance and support from experienced Registered Nurses
  • Orientation and patient-specific training
  • Electronic documentation using KanTime
  • Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and paid time off for eligible employees
  • Opportunities to accept additional shifts as available

Qualified independent contractor opportunities may also be available for assignments that meet applicable classification requirements.

What You'll Do

As a Pediatric Home Care LPN, you will deliver nursing services in accordance with the patient's individualized plan of care and physician orders.

Your responsibilities may include

  • Assessing and monitoring the patient's condition during assigned shifts
  • Administering prescribed medications and treatments
  • Providing feeding assistance and nutritional support as ordered
  • Monitoring for seizure activity and implementing established precautions
  • Recognizing and reporting changes in patient condition
  • Maintaining accurate and timely nursing documentation
  • Communicating with families, physicians, and the RN clinical team
  • Supporting the patient's safety, comfort, and daily care needs

Patient needs vary by assignment. Nurses receive information about the case before accepting placement.

Qualifications

Required

  • Current, unrestricted Pennsylvania Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license
  • Current CPR/BLS certification
  • Ability to successfully complete required background checks and clearances
  • Reliable transportation to patient homes
  • Ability to follow individualized care plans and maintain professional nursing documentation

Experience That May Be Helpful

Pediatric nursing, private duty nursing (PDN), home health, school nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, or experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities.

New graduate LPNs are encouraged to apply. Previous pediatric or home health experience is not required for every assignment.

Your Availability Matters

We serve families throughout Philadelphia, Montgomery, Delaware, Bucks, and Chester Counties.

Our staffing team works to identify assignments that align with your preferred geographic area, clinical experience, and availability.

We welcome nurses seeking a regular weekly schedule as well as those interested in supplementing their current employment with additional shifts.

Join Our Pediatric Nursing Team

Marscare has served the home care community since 1989. We continue to expand our services and welcome dependable nurses who value quality care, professionalism, and continuity for patients and families.

Apply today to speak with our staffing team about pediatric nursing opportunities that fit your availability.

Marscare is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Types: Full-Time, Part-Time, PRN / Per Diem Pay: $30.00–$35.00 per hour Work Location: In person, assigned patient residences throughout Philadelphia and surrounding counties.

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

What's around it?

In Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia, PAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% above the US average

Median rent
$1,397/mo
Household income
$61,953/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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