Pediatric Nurse
Listed on 2026-10-02
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Nursing
Private Duty Nurse, Pediatric Nurse, RN Nurse, Healthcare Nursing
Bright Star 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.
Provide care for patients with:
- 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.
Educate families and caregivers regarding:
- 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.
- 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.
- Pediatric nursing experience.
- Home health or private duty nursing experience.
- Experience caring for medically complex pediatric patients.
- Familiarity with EMR/EHR documentation systems.
- Pediatric patient care
- Clinical assessment
- Family-centered care
- Communication and teamwork
- Time management
- Compassion and patience
- Documentation accuracy
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- 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.
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
On the road / Patient homes throughout the service area.
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