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 nursing in patients’ homes in the Louisville, Kentucky area. Patients may range from infants and adolescents to young adults and seniors and require skilled bedside care, including care involving G-tubes, tracheostomies, ventilators, and suprapubic catheters. Day, overnight, full-time, part-time, and per-diem shifts are available, with flexible scheduling. The position pays $25–$38 per hour, with the rate varying by license, skills, experience, and location. BrightStar Care describes itself as a company that provides skilled home care and recognizes its employees. It states that it is Joint Commission accredited and has received Louisville home-care provider and employer awards for 2025 and 2026. The role includes support from a team with RN oversight, electronic charting, and opportunities for recognition and promotion from within.
Requirements
- Hold a current, unrestricted RN or LPN license in Kentucky.
- Have at least one year of documented experience; bedside-care experience is preferred.
- Have a current CPR certification and a negative TB skin test or chest X-ray.
- Have a valid driver's license and automobile insurance.
- Be able to stand, walk, squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, push, and pull; the assistance required varies with client mobility.
- Be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Have strong attention to detail and interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Reliable commute to Louisville, Kentucky, or plan to relocate before starting work.
Nice To Haves
- Pediatric experience.
- Experience with G-tubes, tracheostomies, ventilators, and catheter care.
- BLS certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide thoughtful care to clients and patients based on their personalized Plan of Care.
- Monitor and track changes in client or patient conditions and needs, and inform the Nurse Manager and other appropriate personnel.
- Proactively update clients’ or patients’ families about the plan of care, health changes, and concerns.
- Provide skilled bedside care, including care involving G-tubes, tracheostomies, ventilators, and catheter care.
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 and employee referral bonus
- Travel reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Weekly pay with direct deposit
- RN oversight
- Nurse and Employee of the Month recognition
- Promotion from within
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
