RN - Registered Nurse - Private Duty Nursing in Westside Suburbs of Cleveland / Compassion & Empathy

Cleveland • Middleburg Heights, OH

4d

About The Position

We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses (RN) to join our compassionate team. In this vital role, you'll provide expert nursing care and support to our private nursing and hospice clients. We have a variety of day and night shifts open, primarily during Weekends and Overnight shifts . Key Responsibilities: Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care to hospice patients, ensuring their comfort and dignity, particularly during weekends and overnight shifts. Assess patient conditions and make informed decisions about care plans, addressing symptoms, pain, and emotional needs. Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring safety and effectiveness in the management of symptoms and patient comfort. Offer emotional and psychological support to both patients and their families, fostering a peaceful and reassuring environment. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (physicians, social workers, chaplains) to create holistic care plans tailored to each patient's needs. Ensure proper documentation of patient care, including accurate and timely updates of all interventions, assessments, and changes in condition. Provide end-of-life care , ensuring that patients experience comfort and peace in their final days while supporting families through the process. Respond to emergencies and provide immediate care as necessary, taking action to ensure patient safety and well-being. locations change based on need At BrightStar Care® we value our nurses and care about their well-being. We treat our nurses like our best clients and strive to provide great benefits. We are proud to offer you the opportunity to pursue your passion and provide you the recognition and benefits you deserve.

Requirements

• Unencumbered license as in the State of Ohio
• Minimum three (1) year of documented clinical experience.
• Private duty, home care assistance and/or direct care experience at an assisted living or skilled nursing facility, etc., is preferred
• Strong clinical skills.
• Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision
• Certified CPR/BLS and negative TB skin test or chest x-ray
• Licensed driver with reliable and insured automobile (proof of insurance required)
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English and communicate effectively
• 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
• Up-to-date vaccinations including COVID-19, Influenza, and Hepatitis B

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care to hospice patients, ensuring their comfort and dignity, particularly during weekends and overnight shifts.
• Assess patient conditions and make informed decisions about care plans, addressing symptoms, pain, and emotional needs.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring safety and effectiveness in the management of symptoms and patient comfort.
• Offer emotional and psychological support to both patients and their families, fostering a peaceful and reassuring environment.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (physicians, social workers, chaplains) to create holistic care plans tailored to each patient's needs.
• Ensure proper documentation of patient care, including accurate and timely updates of all interventions, assessments, and changes in condition.
• Provide end-of-life care , ensuring that patients experience comfort and peace in their final days while supporting families through the process.
• Respond to emergencies and provide immediate care as necessary, taking action to ensure patient safety and well-being.
• Perform all skill, treatments, and procedures to the scope of practice as defined in the Nurse Practice Act - Ohio Revised Code (ORC) of clinical practice
• Implement treatment and plan of care, using sound judgement and critical thinking
• Maintain accurate, detailed, and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care and the nursing processes
• Document observed changes in patient's condition, situation, or care environment, and communicate to the Director of Nursing
• Adhere to the policies, procedures, and protocols of the agency of employment
• Adhere to HIPAA laws and ensure confidentiality and security of the client's medical information

Benefits

• Compensation Competitive wages
• Weekly pay w/direct deposit
• Paid overtime
• Holiday pay
• Bonuses Employee referral bonuses
• Employee of the month bonuses
• Performance based bonuses
• Weekly incentives
• Insurance Medical Dental Vision
• Supplemental insurance including Short-term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance
• Time off Earned paid time off (PTO)
• Paid bereavement leave
• Birthday PTO
• Education Training and continuing education opportunities
• Paid professional development
• Free online training resources
• Wellness and Perks Free family membership to the local Rec center
• Exclusive employee discount and gift card programs
• Monthly employee appreciation activities
• Free FOOD!...AND SO MUCH MORE!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees