RN - Registered Nurse Pediatric Care (Day Shift) in Lorain County

Job Description

Job Description

We're hiring dedicated, dependable Pediatric Registered Nurses (RNs) for permanent, ongoing positions - not PRN or occasional work. This role is ideal for LPNs who want steady, meaningful engagement with pediatric clients and are ready to provide specialized care, including all ADLs (bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting) and medication administration via J-Tube . Our 24/7 support model ensures you're never alone in the field and always backed by a responsive, reliable office team.

This position offers 8 hours shifts 8am to 4pm, Saturday. We are seeking candidates who are flexible and able to work any combination of days throughout the week,

At BrightStar Care, we hire people who genuinely live by The Golden Rule - treating every client and colleague with the same respect and kindness they expect for themselves.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive pediatric care , assisting with all ADLs (bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting) while ensuring safety and comfort.

• Administer medications via J-Tube accurately and monitor for tolerance, side effects, and effectiveness.

• Monitor overall health and development of pediatric clients, reporting changes to the supervising healthcare team.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all care provided.

• Follow individualized care plans to ensure clients' safety, comfort, and well-being .

• Communicate effectively with clients, families, and the healthcare team regarding care and progress.

• Adhere strictly to all infection control, safety, and hygiene protocols .

• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care in a home health setting.

Company Benefits

At BrightStar Care® we value our employees and care about their well-being. We treat our employees like our best clients and strive to provide great benefits. We are proud to offer you the opportunity to pursue your passion and provide you the recognition and benefits you deserve.

Compensation

• Competitive wages
• Weekly pay w/direct deposit
• Paid overtime
• Holiday pay

Bonuses

• Employee referral bonuses
• Employee of the month bonuses
• Performance based bonuses
• Weekly incentives

Insurance

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Supplemental insurance including Short-term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance

Time off

• Earned paid time off (PTO)
• Paid bereavement leave
• Birthday PTO

Education

• Training and continuing education opportunities
• Paid professional development
• Free online training resources

Wellness and Perks

• Free family membership to the local Rec center
• Exclusive employee discount and gift card programs
• Monthly employee appreciation activities
• Free FOOD!...AND SO MUCH MORE!

Why Work for BrightStar Care?

• We offer a variety of in-home and facility-based assignments with a variety of cases, procedures, and treatments
• We offer a flexible schedule with weekend and evening opportunities
• We promote from within and offer many opportunities for career/professional growth
• We have mobile time tracking and care notes, which means you can easily clock in and out
• We seek employees who are not afraid to shape the future of our business
• We're a nationally recognized home care brand with local community roots (every BrightStar Care® location is independently owned and operated)
• You can be part of a team that includes RN oversight on every case
• Lastly, we're minority- and female-owned, which makes us simply different...in a VERY GOOD WAY!

Join the best and brightest! You will be working with one of the most prestigious brands in the industry. The BrightStar Care brand is HomeCare Pulse Employer of Choice and has earned the Joint Commission Enterprise Champion for Quality award for 12 YEARS RUNNING! (Over 95% of BrightStar locations are Joint Commission-accredited or in process.)

Job Responsibilities

• Perform all skill, treatments, and procedures to the scope of practice as defined in the Nurse Practice Act - Ohio Revised Code (ORC) of clinical practice
• Implement treatment and plan of care, using sound judgement and critical thinking
• Maintain accurate, detailed, and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care and the nursing processes
• Document observed changes in patient's condition, situation, or care environment, and communicate to the Director of Nursing
• Adhere to the policies, procedures, and protocols of the agency of employment
• Adhere to HIPAA laws and ensure confidentiality and security of the client's medical information

Job Requirements

• Unencumbered license in the State of Ohio
• Minimum three (1) year of documented clinical experience. Private duty, home care assistance and/or direct care experience at an assisted living or skilled nursing facility, etc., is preferred
• Strong clinical skills. Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision
• Certified CPR/BLS and negative TB skin test or chest x-ray
• Licensed driver with reliable and insured automobile (proof of insurance required)
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English and communicate effectively
• Must be able to stand walk, squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, push and pull. Varied assistance is required depending on the mobility of the client
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Up-to-date vaccinations including COVID-19, Influenza, and Hepatitis B

BrightStar Care - Cuyahoga West serves the west side of Cleveland and surrounding areas (Cuyahoga, Lorain, Medina counties), including the cities of Avon, Avon Lake, Bay Village, Berea, Brecksville, Broadview Heights, Brooklyn, Brookpark, Brunswick, Fairview Park, Independence, Lakewood, Middleburg Heights, North Olmsted, North Royalton, Olmsted Falls, Olmsted Township, Parma, Parma Heights, Rocky River, Seven Hills, Strongsville, and Westlake.

BrightStar Care® is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.