Pediatric Nurse (RN/LPN) | Day & Nights | 1:1 Private Duty Nursing
About The Position
BrightStar Care Louisville is hiring Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to provide one-on-one private-duty skilled nursing care in patients’ homes in the Louisville, Kentucky area. Patients may range from infants and adolescents to young adults and seniors and may require bedside care involving G-tubes, tracheostomies, ventilators, and suprapubic catheters. Day and overnight shifts are available, with full-time, part-time, and per-diem scheduling options and flexibility. The listed hourly pay is $32–$38 for RNs and $25–$30 for LPNs; compensation may vary based on skill, experience, and location. The position includes working with a personalized plan of care, monitoring patient condition and needs, keeping the Nurse Manager and appropriate personnel informed, and communicating with patients’ families about care plans, health changes, and concerns. The work is performed in person in patients’ homes. Candidates must be able to perform the physical activities and lifting described in the requirements.
Requirements
- Current unrestricted RN or LPN license in Kentucky.
- Certified CPR; the listing also specifies CPR as required and lists BLS certification as preferred.
- Negative TB skin test or chest X-ray.
- Minimum of one year of documented experience; the listing also identifies nursing experience of one year as preferred.
- Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.
- Ability to stand, walk, squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, push, and pull; varied assistance is required depending on client mobility.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to reliably commute to or relocate to Louisville, Kentucky before starting work.
Nice To Haves
- Pediatric experience.
- Bedside care experience.
- Experience with G-tubes, tracheostomies, ventilators, and catheter care.
- BLS certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide thoughtful care to clients and patients based on a personalized plan of care.
- Monitor and track changes in clients’ or patients’ conditions and needs, and keep the Nurse Manager and other appropriate personnel informed.
- Proactively update clients’ or patients’ families on the plan of care, health changes, and concerns.
- Use strong attention to detail, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Malpractice insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Paid orientation
- Referral program
- Travel reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Employee referral bonus
- Weekly pay with direct deposit
- Nurse and Employee of the Month recognition
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
