Pediatric Nurse - Private Duty Nursing in Westside Suburbs of Cleveland / Compassion & Caring

Cleveland•Middleburg Heights, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Pediatric Nurse to join our compassionate team. In this vital full-time role, you will provide specialized nursing care and heartfelt support to a young pediatric client in Brookpark. This position offers consistent daytime hours, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday , with occasional weekend shifts as needed. If you are a nurturing, skilled pediatric nurse who is committed to making a meaningful difference in a child's daily life, we would love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Provide compassionate, developmentally appropriate pediatric nursing care to a child with blindness, muscle spasticity, and seizure activity . Provide consistent coverage during the primary schedule of 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday , with flexibility for some weekend shifts based on family needs. Monitor the child's health status, including observing and documenting changes in behavior, mobility, neurological responses, and comfort levels. Demonstrate exceptional patience, love, and compassion while building trust and emotional security with the child and family. Administer prescribed medications, seizure-related interventions, and therapeutic treatments with precision and care. Support safe mobility, positioning, and daily comfort measures to reduce muscle strain and promote developmental progress. Respond promptly and confidently to seizure episodes using appropriate pediatric nursing protocols. Maintain a calm, nurturing environment that supports sensory limitations and enhances the child's emotional well-being. Assist with daily routines, including feeding, hygiene, comfort care, and age-appropriate stimulation. Keep accurate and timely documentation of care, treatments, observations, and family communication. Support the scheduled care periods requested by the family, including seasonal or temporary variations in hours. At BrightStar Care® we value our nurses and care about their well-being. We treat our nurses 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.

Requirements

Unencumbered license as in the State of Ohio
Minimum three (1) year of documented clinical experience.
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

Nice To Haves

Private duty, home care assistance and/or direct care experience at an assisted living or skilled nursing facility, etc., is preferred

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate, developmentally appropriate pediatric nursing care to a child with blindness, muscle spasticity, and seizure activity
Provide consistent coverage during the primary schedule of 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday , with flexibility for some weekend shifts based on family needs.
Monitor the child's health status, including observing and documenting changes in behavior, mobility, neurological responses, and comfort levels.
Demonstrate exceptional patience, love, and compassion while building trust and emotional security with the child and family.
Administer prescribed medications, seizure-related interventions, and therapeutic treatments with precision and care.
Support safe mobility, positioning, and daily comfort measures to reduce muscle strain and promote developmental progress.
Respond promptly and confidently to seizure episodes using appropriate pediatric nursing protocols.
Maintain a calm, nurturing environment that supports sensory limitations and enhances the child's emotional well-being.
Assist with daily routines, including feeding, hygiene, comfort care, and age-appropriate stimulation.
Keep accurate and timely documentation of care, treatments, observations, and family communication.
Support the scheduled care periods requested by the family, including seasonal or temporary variations in hours.
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

Benefits

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!