Private Duty Registered Nurse

Private Duty Registered Nurse (RN)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. We are currently seeking PDN RNs to cover 9 am – 3 pm shifts with occasional night shifts. These shifts would be focused on working with one client.RN Benefits:Competitive pay starting at $40 - $50 per hourWeekly payFlexible schedule – work as many or as few hours as you like!All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided at no costMileage reimbursementFree continuing educationHome Health or Facility shifts availableIn-home and facility shifts availableMobile technology to access schedule and case documentationOne-to-one patient careWe strongly live our value of a work-life balance by providing our employees with the following:We offer flexible work schedules on a variety of assignments, procedures, and treatmentsWeekday, weekend and evening opportunities, in-home and facility basedResponsibilities:Monitor patient's condition and assess their needs to provide the best possible care and advicePerform routine procedures (blood pressure measurements, administering injections etc.) and fill in patients' chartsAdjust and administer patient's medication and provide treatments according to physician's ordersProvide instant medical care in emergenciesCounsel client and family through care process while updating the family on a regular basisFoster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their familiesSkills:Proven experience as a registered nurseExcellent knowledge of nursing care methods and proceduresExcellent knowledge of emergency careIn-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (sanitation, decontamination etc.) and willingness to follow them at all timesA team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skillsResponsible and compassionateOutstanding organizational and multi-tasking skillsPatient with excellent problem-solving skillsRequirements:Current unrestricted RN license in the state of TexasPreferred: Bachelor's degree in Nursing.Wound care experience is preferredProficiency in IV Skills and Central Line (PICC/PORT) care is requiredCertified CPR and negative TB skin test or chest x-rayMinimum one (1) year of documented experience required in a home health agency, primary care clinic or health facility, preferred. Three to five years is preferredPossess exceptional nursing assessment skillsAnalytic/Critical thinker.Licensed driver with valid automobile insuranceAbility to work on weekends, nights and holidaysReliable transportationMust 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 poundsWe 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.