Registered Nurse

BrightStar Care • Denton, TX

415d • $83,200 - $93,600

About The Position

BrightStar Care of Denton is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to provide exceptional care to patients in a home care setting. The role involves monitoring patient conditions, educating patients and their families, and ensuring a supportive environment for recovery. The ideal candidate will be a responsible professional capable of delivering high-quality nursing care with minimal supervision, while also promoting a work-life balance through flexible scheduling options.

Requirements

• Current unrestricted license as a registered nurse in the state of Texas
• Proven experience as a registered nurse
• Excellent knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures
• Excellent knowledge of emergency care
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (sanitation, decontamination etc.) and willingness to follow them at all times
• A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Responsible and compassionate
• Outstanding organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Patient with excellent problem-solving skills
• 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
• Licensed driver with valid automobile insurance
• Ability to work on weekends, nights and holidays
• 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
• Proficiency in IV Skills and Central Line (PICC/PORT) care
• Certified CPR and negative TB skin test or chest x-ray

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 pay starting at $40.00 - $45.00 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree