Weekend Pediatric Private Duty Nurse (RN/LPN) | $5.00/Hour Incentive
About The Position
BrightStar Care Louisville is hiring Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to provide one-on-one private duty nursing care to pediatric clients in home settings in the Louisville, Kentucky area. The patients require skilled bedside care, including care involving g-tubes, trachs, ventilators, and suprapubic catheters. Full-time and part-time weekend shifts are available. Eligible nurses receive an additional $5 per hour for weekend shifts after meeting the minimum requirement of 24 weekend hours. The role includes monitoring patients’ conditions and needs, following personalized plans of care, and communicating with the Nurse Manager, other appropriate personnel, and clients’ families. BrightStar Care Louisville describes itself as a higher-standard home care skilled nursing provider and notes that it is Joint Commission accredited and has received Louisville Best of Home Care Provider and Employer of Choice recognition for 2025 and 2026.
Requirements
- Current unrestricted RN or LPN license in Kentucky.
- Certified CPR; a BLS certification is listed as preferred.
- Negative TB skin test or chest X-ray.
- At least one year of documented bedside-care experience is required; nursing experience is listed as preferred.
- Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.
- Ability to stand, walk, squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, push, and pull; assistance needs vary depending on the client’s mobility.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Strong attention to detail, interpersonal skills, and organizational skills.
- Ability to reliably commute to or relocate to Louisville, Kentucky, as required.
- RN or LPN license, as applicable to the position.
Nice To Haves
- Bedside-care experience.
- Experience with g-tubes, trachs, ventilators, and catheter care.
- BLS certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide thoughtful care to clients and patients based on personalized plans 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 about plans of care, health changes, and concerns.
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Paid orientation
- Referral program and employee referral bonus
- Weekly pay with direct deposit
- Nurse and Employee of the Month recognition
- RN oversight and team support
- Opportunity for promotion from within
- $5 per hour weekend incentive for eligible shifts (minimum 24 weekend hours required)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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