Private Duty Registered Nurse (RN)
BrightStar Care•Gainesville, TX
•Hybrid
About The Position
Are you looking for a Private Duty 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 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.
Requirements
- Current unrestricted RN license in the state of Texas
- Certified CPR and negative TB skin test or chest x-ray
- Licensed driver with valid automobile insurance
- 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
- Proficiency in IV Skills and Central Line (PICC/PORT) care is required
- 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
- Monitor patient’s condition and assess their needs to provide the best possible care and advice
- Perform routine procedures (blood pressure measurements, administering injections etc.) and fill in patients’ charts
- Adjust and administer patient’s medication and provide treatments according to physician’s orders
- Provide instant medical care in emergencies
- Counsel client and family through care process while updating the family on a regular basis
- Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Competitive pay starting at $40 - $50 per hour
- Weekly pay
- Flexible schedule – work as many or as few hours as you like!
- All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided at no cost
- Mileage reimbursement
- Free continuing education
- Home Health or Facility shifts available
- In-home and facility shifts available
- Mobile technology to access schedule and case documentation
- One-to-one patient care
- flexible work schedules on a variety of assignments, procedures, and treatments
- Weekday, weekend and evening opportunities, in-home and facility based
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
