Nurse; LPN or RN in Strongsville Pediatric Private Duty Nursing

We are seeking experienced Nurses (LPNs or RNs) to help family in Strongsville care for their 17yr old child who has complex nursing needs.

We're looking for nurses with reliable, consistent availability who can commit to this case and other cases we may have that fit their schedule - whether part‑time (2-30 hours weekly) or full‑time (up to 40 hours weekly).

At Bright Star Care, we hire nurses who genuinely live by The Golden Rule and treat every client and colleague with the same respect and kindness they expect in return.
Do you believe in and practice The Golden Rule in your daily work?

• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care to patients, ensuring their comfort and dignity, particularly during weekends and overnight shifts.
• Assess patient conditions and make informed decisions about care plans, addressing symptoms, pain, and emotional needs.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring safety and effectiveness in the management of symptoms and patient comfort.
• Offer emotional support to both patients and their families, fostering a peaceful and reassuring environment.
• Ensure proper documentation of patient care, including accurate and timely updates of all interventions, assessments, and changes in condition.
• Respond to emergencies and provide immediate care as necessary, taking action to ensure patient safety and well-being.

At Bright Star 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.

• 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

• Unencumbered license as 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

Bright Star Care - Cuyahoga West serves the west side of Cleveland and surrounding areas (Cuyahoga, Lorain, Medina counties), including the cities listed in the original description.

Bright Star 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.