<p>A pediatric private duty LPN opportunity in Mount Dora, Florida — serving acutely and chronically ill pediatric patients in their homes across Mount Dora and the surrounding communities. This role offers one-on-one patient care in a home setting, meaningful clinical autonomy within LPN scope, and the stability of a nationally recognized post-acute care organization. For an LPN who thrives on building genuine relationships with patients and families while delivering high-acuity pediatric nursing care, this is a compelling fit.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Hourly pay range of $22.90 – $34.35, based on local labor market, education, work experience, and certifications</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements)</li> <li>401(k) with company contribution (subject to eligibility requirements)</li> <li>Employee stock purchase plan with equity participation</li> <li>Incentive and recognition programs tied to performance</li> <li>Flexible scheduling to meet identified patient needs</li> <li>Clear career development pathways with access to additional roles within a large national health system</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Pediatric private duty nursing — one-on-one direct care for acutely ill and chronically ill pediatric patients in their home environments</li> <li>Care delivered in accordance with physician-prescribed plans of care and in coordination with the broader interdisciplinary health care team</li> <li>Practice governed by Florida state nursing law and applicable infection control standards</li> <li>Documentation completed in an electronic medical record with electronic visit verification (EVV) program</li> <li>Active participation in care coordination: timely reporting of patient status changes, attendance at patient case conferences, and communication with patients, families, physicians, clinicians, agency management, case coordinators, and community case managers</li> <li>Work performed under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or designated supervisor</li> <li>Service area covers Mount Dora and surrounding communities in the greater Lake County region</li> <li>Part of Mederi Private Care, a division of LHC Group and a member of the Optum/UnitedHealth Group family of businesses — one of the largest post-acute care networks in the country</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, active, and unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure in the state of Florida</li> <li>Current CPR certification</li> <li>Valid driver's license with current vehicle insurance and access to a dependable vehicle, or reliable access to public transportation</li> <li>Ability to deliver care across diverse home environments regardless of patient age, background, or financial condition</li> <li>Home care or private duty nursing experience preferred</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and communicate effectively in writing and verbally</li> <li>Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screening</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Mount Dora sits in Lake County in Central Florida — a charming lakeside city known for its historic downtown, arts scene, antique markets, and year-round festivals that draw visitors from across the state. The area offers a lower cost of living relative to the Orlando metro, which is approximately 30 miles to the southeast, giving residents easy access to a major urban center while enjoying a quieter, small-town quality of life. Outdoor recreation abounds with boating, fishing, and trail access across the region's many lakes and natural preserves — an appealing backdrop for clinicians seeking lifestyle balance alongside meaningful clinical work.</p>