About This Role
Providing high-quality, one-on-one nursing care to medically fragile children in their homes is the core of this role. The Pediatric Home Health Nurse implements physician-ordered care plans, monitors patient conditions, provides family education, and ensures 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.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Provide care for patients with tracheostomies, mechanical ventilators, gastrostomy tubes (G-tubes), seizure disorders, oxygen therapy, and other complex medical needs
- Ensure all medical equipment is functioning properly and safely
- 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
- Educate families and caregivers regarding disease processes, medication administration, equipment use, and emergency procedures
- Foster a supportive, family-centered approach to care
- 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
Requirements
- Current, unrestricted RN or LVN 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
Nice to have:
- Pediatric nursing experience
- Home health or private duty nursing experience
- Experience caring for medically complex pediatric patients
- Familiarity with EMR/EHR documentation systems
Important Details
- Schedule: Flexible PRN scheduling, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays based on case availability
- Travel: Within assigned service area
About the Company
BrightStar Care provides compassionate care to individuals in their homes.
