Primary Registered Nurse

BrightStar Care of Denton•Denton, TX

20d•$70,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you looking for a full-time Primary Registered Nurse job where you can make a difference in a person’s life? Do you want to work for a home care agency that genuinely cares about you? Then BrightStar Care of Denton, TX has the job for you! BrightStar Care is seeking a Primary Registered Nurse to care for our patients and facilitate their speedy recovery. You will be responsible for educating them and their families on prevention and healthy habits. The ideal candidate will be a responsible and well-trained professional able to give the best nursing care with little supervision.

Requirements

Current unrestricted license as a registered nurse in the state of Texas
Proficiency in IV Skills and Central Line (PICC/PORT) care is required
Certified CPR and negative TB skin test or chest x-ray
Licensed driver with valid automobile insurance
Reliable transportation
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

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Wound care experience is preferred
Minimum one (1) year of documented experience required in a home health agency, primary care clinic or health facility, preferred. Three to five years is preferred
Possess exceptional nursing assessment skills
Analytic/Critical thinker.

Responsibilities

Must perform health care responsibilities and monitor the Individual’s health conditions
Conducts the comprehensive nursing assessments to evaluate health and functional needs for the Individual at least annually
Responsible for overall coordination, compliance, quality of nursing care provided to the individual, and compliance with treatment plans (BSP)
Discusses the assessment as part of the (IDT) Inter disciplinary Team meeting
Assists in the development of the (IHP) Individual Habilitation Plan
Administers medication or delegates medication administration as appropriate
Monitors the Individual’s health status, use of medications, and treatment progress
Monitor’s health risks, data, and information, including ensuring that an unlicensed Staff Member is performing only those nursing tasks identified from a nursing assessment
Assists the Individual to secure routine and emergency medical Services
Makes referrals for appropriate medical Services
Performs health care procedures ordered or prescribed by a physician or medical practitioner and required by standards of professional practice or law to be performed by an RN or LVN
Must be available for up to 40 hours per week during normal business hours