Pediatric Nurse

BrightStar Care is seeking a compassionate and skilled Pediatric Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) PRN to provide high-quality, one-on-one nursing care to medically fragile children in the comfort of their homes. The Pediatric Home Health RN is responsible for implementing physician-ordered care plans, monitoring patient conditions, providing family education, and ensuring the highest standards of clinical excellence and patient safety.

This position offers flexibility while allowing nurses to make a meaningful difference in the lives of pediatric patients and their families.

Key Responsibilities

Direct Patient Care

• Provide skilled nursing care to pediatric patients in the home setting.
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and ongoing evaluations.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Monitor and document patient responses to interventions.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and promptly notify appropriate healthcare providers.

Specialized Pediatric Care

• Tracheostomies
• Mechanical ventilators
• Gastrostomy tubes (G-tubes)
• Seizure disorders
• Oxygen therapy
• Other complex medical needs
• Ensure all medical equipment is functioning properly and safely.

Care Coordination

• Follow and implement individualized Plans of Care (POCs).
• Communicate effectively with physicians, therapists, case managers, and caregivers.
• Participate in care conferences and interdisciplinary team collaboration as needed.

Family Education & Support

• Disease processes
• Medication administration
• Equipment use
• Emergency procedures
• Foster a supportive, family-centered approach to care.

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Maintain compliance with agency policies, state regulations, and nursing standards.
• Follow HIPAA and patient confidentiality requirements at all times.

Qualifications

Required

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license.

Preferred

• Pediatric nursing experience.
• Home health or private duty nursing experience.
• Experience caring for medically complex pediatric patients.
• Familiarity with EMR/EHR documentation systems.

Core Competencies

• Pediatric patient care
• Clinical assessment
• Family-centered care
• Communication and teamwork
• Time management
• Compassion and patience
• Documentation accuracy
• Critical thinking and problem-solving

Working Conditions

• One-on-one patient care performed in the patient's home.
• Flexible PRN scheduling, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays based on case availability.
• Travel within assigned service area.

Pay

From $40.00 per hour

Benefits (Eligibility Based On Status)

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location:

On the road / Patient homes throughout the service area.