Pediatric Nurses Needed - LVN

BrightStar Care of Santa Barbara and W. Ventura Counties; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k after 1yr

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life after 90

Signing bonus $300

Flexible per diem scheduling

CPR/First Aid discount

Paid sick time up to 40hrs

Employee Recognition Program

Referral bonus up to $150

Job summary

BrightStar Care of Santa Barbara County is seeking licensed LVNs with pediatric experience to provide one-on-one in-home care to a 5-year-old in Santa Barbara. You will support health and daily care needs, including diaper changes, while communicating clearly with the client, family, and care team.

Based in Santa Barbara, this in-person role offers flexible per-diem scheduling with shifts such as 1:30pm–7:30pm and 2-3 shifts per week.

Qualifications

• Active California LVN or RN license in good standing
• Pediatric home health experience preferred
• CPR/BLS certification
• Experience with G-tube feeding and enteral care preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled assessments and ongoing monitoring
• Administer G-tube feedings, medications, and tube care
• Monitor feeding tolerance and GI status
• Provide seizure monitoring and intervention
• Monitor neurological status and manage dystonia-related needs
• Observe for infection and transplant-related concerns

Skills

Active California LVN/RN license

Pediatric home health experience

G-tube feeding

Medication administration

Seizure monitoring

CPR/BLS certification

Dystonia/movement disorders care

Infection prevention

Assessment skills

Job description

Pay: $40.00 - $42.00 per hour

Company Overview

BrightStar Care provides expert, compassionate, personal care that supports clients and their families at every stage of life. Each office is individually owned and operated.

Overview

BrightStar Care is building a team of Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) with pediatric experience to provide attentive, one-on-one care to a 5 year old in Santa Barbara. You will support your patients health and daily care needs, including diaper changes, while communicating clearly with the client, family, and care team.

LVN Benefits

• $40 - $42hr
• 401k plan after 1yr and 1000 hours worked
• 100% Employer paid, Medical (MEC), Dental Vision and Life Insurance, after 90 days, ifqualified.
• Ask how to qualify for a $300 Signing Bonus
• Flexible per diem scheduling
• Discounted CPR/First Aid and AED certification
• Earn up to 40hrs of paid sick time off per year, available for use after 90 days
• Employee Recognition Program, earn tokens that can be traded for gift cards and other
  special rewards
• Employee Referral Bonus, earn up to $150 bonus if qualified

BrightStar Care of Santa Barbara County and West Ventura County is dedicated to providing a higher standard of care that empowers patients to live well at every stage of life. Our professional team, delivers compassionate and expert care, ensuring that patients and their families receive the healthcare they need.

Shifts Available Daily Including Weekends

1:30pm - 7:30

We are looking for nurses who can commit long-term to 2-3 shifts per week

LVN Responsibilities

• Perform skilled assessments and ongoing monitoring
• Administer G-tube feedings, medications, and tube care
• Monitor feeding tolerance and GI status
• Provide seizure monitoring and intervention
• Monitor neurological status and manage dystonia-related needs
• Administer and monitor medications
• Observe for infection and transplant-related concerns
• Maintain aspiration precautions and respiratory monitoring
• Assist with positioning, mobility, and ADLs
• Support skin integrity and fall prevention
• Provide family respite, communication, and care coordination

LVN Qualifications

Active California LVN or RN license in good standing

Preferred Experience

• Pediatric home health experience
• Experience caring for patients with dystonia or other movement disorders
• Experience supporting transplant patients or medically complex clients
• Home health or private-duty nursing experience preferred
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Experience with G-tube feeding, medication administration, and enteral care preferred
• Experience caring for patients with seizure disorders and neurological conditions preferred
• Knowledge of aspiration precautions, infection prevention, and patient safety practices
• Ability to recognize and respond to changes in patient condition
• Strong assessment, documentation, and communication skills
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care
• Ability to assist with mobility, positioning, and activities of daily living
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel to the client's home
• Ability to work independently while maintaining communication with the clinical team

We do our best to connect with applicants within 24 hours, including weekends and most holidays. Our team will be reaching out by phone, and email, so please keep an eye out.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location

In person