Pediatric Nurse

BrightStar Care; Burleson (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

BrightStar Care in Texas is seeking a compassionate Pediatric Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) PRN to provide one-on-one nursing care to medically fragile children in their homes.

You will implement physician-ordered care plans, perform assessments, administer medications, educate families, and ensure safety and quality of care with a focus on family-centered support. Flexible PRN scheduling and travel throughout the service area are available, with competitive pay from $40 per hour.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license in Texas.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license.

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.
• 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.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation and maintain HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Communication

Time management

Compassionate care

Documentation

Education

RN license (Texas)

CPR/BLS certification

EMR/EHR familiarity

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

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

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.

Family Education & Support

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.

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.