Nurse (RN/LPN)

BrightStar Care of West Bend • West Bend, WI

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you looking for a job where you can make a difference in people’s lives? Do you want to work for a home care agency that truly cares about you? We are proud to offer you the opportunity to pursue your passion at your own level, on a flexible schedule, and with the recognition you need. Come work for us and see how BrightStar Care employees uphold A Higher Standard.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse with current unencumbered licensure to practice professional nursing in Wisconsin.
• Minimum of one (1) year of documented experience preferred
• Possess exceptional nursing assessment skills
• Comply with accepted professional standards of practice.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong clinical skills.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to deal tactfully with clients, staff and community.
• Treat clients, staff and the public with courtesy, respect and presents a positive public image.
• Licensed driver with reliable transportation
• Auto insurance in accordance with the organization’s requirements if transporting clients
• Ensures confidentiality and security of the client’s medical information (HIPAA)
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English and communicate effectively
• Understands regulatory compliance
• State requirement for the franchise location
• Federal regulations including but not limited to OSHA, HIPAA
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Case management skills are a plus
• Ability to work on weekends, nights and holidays is a plus

Responsibilities

• Provides care as defined within the scope of the state’s Nurse Practice Act using sound judgment and critical thinking.
• If directed by the Director of Nursing, makes the initial evaluation visit and regularly reevaluates the client’s nursing needs.
• Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions, keeping the Director of Nursing updated on the revisions.
• Provides those services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill.
• Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes and summaries of care.
• Informs the Director of Nursing, physician and other personnel of changes in the client’s condition and needs.
• Counsels the client and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
• Assists in the development of organization goals.
• Administers agency policies and procedures.
• Assists the Director of Nursing with assessing the competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety of a client’s care.
• Supervises, educates and coaches other nursing personnel, as directed by the Director of Nursing.
• Provides information to be used for statistics, reports and records for purposes of evaluation and reporting of organization activities.
• Assures proper maintenance of clinical records in compliance with local, state and federal laws.
• Assures compliance with all local, state and federal laws
• Identifies and participates in agency performance improvement activities.
• Stays informed about changes in the field of nursing and home health care.
• Shares information with appropriate organization personnel.
• Promotes home health referrals in the health care community.
• Providing assistance with daily tasks, including but not limited to: feeding, hoyer lift, bathing, dressing, meal preparation, linen changes, and light housekeeping.

Benefits

• Paid Training
• Employee recognition program where earned stars may be redeemed for gift cards
• Joint Commission accredited
• Flexible work schedules on a variety of assignments, procedures, and treatments
• Part of a team with Director of Nursing Oversight
• Employee referral bonus
• Travel time reimbursement
• Weekly pay
• Flexible schedule (make your own standard schedule- as many or as few hours as you desire)
• We promote from within
• Home Care Pulse Employer of Choice
• Variety of in-home and assisted living assignments, procedures, and treatments
• Mobile time tracking and care notes, employees can easily clock in and out for work right from a mobile device

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level