Pediatric LPN: Trach & Vent Care Specialist

BrightStar Care - Cuyahoga West; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Overtime pay

Bonus programs

Insurance (medical, dental, vision)

PTO & holidays

Paid training

Career advancement

Employee discounts

Job summary

BrightStar Care – Cuyahoga West seeks a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with tracheostomy and ventilator care experience to provide specialized, one-on-one care in home and facility settings. Pediatric trach and vent experience is strongly preferred, serving Elyria, Lorain, and surrounding communities.

This role features weekday and weekend shifts, hands-on nursing, and meaningful patient relationships within a supportive clinical team.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Ohio LPN license.
• Minimum one year nursing experience preferred.
• Tracheostomy and ventilator experience strongly preferred.
• Pediatric nursing experience preferred.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• TB clearance per agency requirements.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as applicable.
• Strong clinical judgment and documentation skills.
• Ability to follow care plans and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care to pediatric and medically complex patients.
• Perform tracheostomy care and provide ventilator support according to the care plan and clinical protocols.
• Monitor patients' conditions, recognize changes, and respond appropriately.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Assist with activities of daily living and mobility as needed.
• Follow infection prevention, patient safety, and airway management protocols.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Communicate with physicians, families, and the clinical care team.
• Follow individualized care plans and participate in ongoing training and competency development.

Skills

Clinical documentation

Communication

Independence

Mobility assistance

Infection control

Education

Ohio LPN license

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

BrightStar Care – Cuyahoga West seeks a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with tracheostomy and ventilator care experience to provide specialized, one-on-one care in home and facility settings. Pediatric trach and vent experience is strongly preferred, serving Elyria, Lorain, and surrounding communities.

This role features weekday and weekend shifts, hands-on nursing, and meaningful patient relationships within a supportive clinical team.