Registered Nurse-HomeCare-Lufkin, TX

BrightStar Care of Kingwood/Humble TX•Lufkin, TX

About The Position

RN HOME CARE NURSE NEEDED FOR LUFKIN AND SURROUNDING AREAS Are you a talented and compassionate Registered Nurse looking for a job where you can truly make a difference in people's lives? Do you want to work for a home care agency that genuinely cares about you? We are excited to offer you the opportunity to pursue your passion as an RN Home Care Nurse working a flexible schedule with the recognition and benefits you deserve! Collaborating with medical providers and care teams, you will provide personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care by performing assessments, wound care, IV infusion therapy, and many other treatments. Come work for us and see how BrightStar Care of Kingwood/Humble employees uphold A Higher Standard of Care! What We Offer Flexible work schedules on a variety of assignments, procedures, and treatments Day, evening, and weekend opportunities Weekly pay with direct deposit Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance available to employees averaging 30+ hrs/week IRA Retirement Plan Employee referral bonus Career advancement opportunities Easy clock in and out for work on any mobile device and electronic charting Free in-service trainings and continuing education We are Joint Commission accredited! Responsibilities: Provide professional nursing care including, but not limited to: wound, skin, and ostomy care; admission assessments and evaluations; IV infusions along with care and maintenance of peripheral IVs, PICC lines, CL, ML, and port-a-caths; other skilled nursing care as defined in the plan of care. Assess the patient's clinical needs upon admission and weekly; set goals; recommend appropriate nursing actions to meet those goals. Keep other licensed clinical professionals informed on items related to the patient's care. Monitor and track changes in the client/patient's condition and needs, and keeps the Director of Nursing and any other appropriate personnel informed. Requirements: Current unrestricted Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license, required Current CPR/BLS Certification (in-person only), required Negative TB skin test or chest x-ray within past year, required Minimum one (1) year of documented experience in a home health agency, primary care clinic or health facility, preferred Current and valid Texas Driver's License, required Current and valid automobile insurance, required 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. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Requirements

Current unrestricted Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license, required
Current CPR/BLS Certification (in-person only), required
Negative TB skin test or chest x-ray within past year, required
Current and valid Texas Driver's License, required
Current and valid automobile insurance, required
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

Minimum one (1) year of documented experience in a home health agency, primary care clinic or health facility, preferred

Responsibilities

Provide professional nursing care including, but not limited to: wound, skin, and ostomy care; admission assessments and evaluations; IV infusions along with care and maintenance of peripheral IVs, PICC lines, CL, ML, and port-a-caths; other skilled nursing care as defined in the plan of care.
Assess the patient's clinical needs upon admission and weekly; set goals; recommend appropriate nursing actions to meet those goals.
Keep other licensed clinical professionals informed on items related to the patient's care.
Monitor and track changes in the client/patient's condition and needs, and keeps the Director of Nursing and any other appropriate personnel informed.