Home Health care Registered Nurse- pediatric experience
Brightstar Care of Lakeland and Winterhaven
Lakeland, Florida
- Eligibility
- RN
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Posted Sep 13
Schedule and commitments
- Term
- Permanent
Pay and benefits
- Against the board
- Pays above most Florida staff rolesFlorida staff postings that state pay run $29/hr to $54/hr, the middle half $33/hr to $44/hr, across 682 postings.
Do you qualify?
- License
- Active Florida RN license in good standing Check your license
- License
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Certification
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- Experience
- Pediatric nursing experience required (home health experience a plus)Preferred
- Also asks
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
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- Excellent communication and patient/family education abilities
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- Compassionate, patient-centered approach with the ability to work independently
What's around it?
Living costs about 3% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,395/mo
- Household income
- $64,185/yr, all local households, not nurse pay
From Census ACS 2024.
About this role
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About the Role
Brightstar Care of Lakeland and Winter Haven is looking for a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse with pediatric experience to join our dedicated home health care team in Lakeland, FL. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families by delivering high-quality, personalized care right in the comfort of their homes. If you're passionate about pediatric nursing and thrive in a one-on-one care setting, we want to hear from you!
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Responsibilities
- Provide skilled in-home nursing care to pediatric patients in accordance with physician-ordered care plans
- Perform assessments, monitor patient progress, and document clinical findings accurately
- Administer medications, treatments, and therapies as prescribed
- Educate patients and family members on care procedures, medications, and health management
- Coordinate with physicians, therapists, and care team members to ensure continuity of care
- Respond to changes in patient condition and adjust care plans as needed
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with state and agency standards
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Requirements
- Active Florida RN license in good standing
- Pediatric nursing experience required (home health experience a plus)
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
- Excellent communication and patient/family education abilities
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach with the ability to work independently
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About Us
Brightstar Care of Lakeland and Winter Haven is a trusted provider of in-home health care services, committed to delivering A Higher Standard of care to patients and families throughout the region. Our clients choose us for our reliability, clinical excellence, and the genuine compassion our caregivers bring to every visit. Our team members love working here because of our supportive leadership, flexible scheduling, and the deeply fulfilling work of transforming lives at home.
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How this role fits you
About the employer
On your path
Pediatrics is open from year one. Children's hospitals run their own new grad residencies.
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
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- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?