Hour Incentive

BrightStar Care of Louisville•Douglass Hills, KY

4d•$25 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

BrightStar Care Louisville is hiring Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to provide one-on-one private duty skilled nursing care to pediatric clients in their homes in the Louisville, Kentucky area. Clients may require bedside care involving g-tubes, tracheostomies, ventilators, and suprapubic catheter care. Weekend-only shifts are available, with full-time and part-time options. Schedules include Saturday and Sunday day shifts from 7 AM to 7 PM, or overnight shifts from 7 PM to 7 AM on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Eligible nurses receive an additional $5 per hour for weekend shifts after working at least 24 weekend hours. Hourly base pay is $32–$38 for RNs and $25–$30 for LPNs, plus the eligible weekend incentive. The role includes paid training and orientation, RN oversight, and the opportunity to work for a Joint Commission-accredited home care company. The employer describes itself as Louisville’s Best of Home Care Provider and Employer of Choice for 2025 and 2026.

Requirements

Current unrestricted RN or LPN license in Kentucky.
Certified CPR; the posting also lists BLS certification as preferred.
Negative TB skin test or chest x-ray.
At least one year of documented experience; nursing experience is listed as preferred, and bedside care experience is preferred.
Licensed driver with valid automobile insurance.
Ability to stand, walk, squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, push, and pull; assistance requirements vary with client 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 before starting work.

Nice To Haves

Bedside care experience.
Experience with g-tubes, tracheostomies, ventilators, and catheter care.
BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Provide thoughtful care to clients and patients according to their 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 about the plan of care, health changes, and concerns.
Provide skilled bedside care to pediatric clients, which may involve g-tubes, tracheostomies, ventilators, and catheter care.