Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Are you looking for a nursing career where you can make a difference in people’s lives? Do you want to work for a home care agency that genuinely values you?  We are proud to offer you the opportunity to pursue your passion, on a flexible schedule, and with the recognition you deserve. Bright Star Care of Coastal Georgia, a leading and trusted brand in the health care industry, is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse to join our caring team. Work for us and see how our employees uphold A Higher Standard.

• Competitive pay starting at $27.00 per hour
• PRN options available
• Free Training
• Part of a team with RN Oversight
• Employee referral bonus
• Enterprise Champion for Quality 8 YEARS RUNNING!
• Mobile shift access
• Weekly pay w/ direct deposit
• Flexible schedule
• Every BrightStar Care location is independently owned and operated
• We promote from within
• Free continuing education
• HomeCare Pulse Employer of Choice
• Variety of in-home and assisted living assignments, procedures, and treatments
• Mobile time tracking and care notes, employees can easily clock in and out for work right from a mobile device. Online or offline
• Over 95% of BrightStar locations are Joint Commission accredited or in process!

• We offer flexible work schedules on a variety of assignments, procedures, and treatments
• Weekend and evening opportunities, in-home and facility based

• Implement treatment and plan of care, using sound judgment and critical thinking
• Maintain accurate, detailed, and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care and the nursing processes
• Perform all skill, treatments, and procedures to the scope of practice as defined in the Nurse Practice Act in the state of clinical practice and adhere to the policies, procedures, and protocols of the agency of employment

• Unencumbered license as a Practical Nurse in the state that care is being provided
• One (2) year of nursing experience required; three (3) years preferred.
• Certified CPR and negative TB skin test or chest x-ray
• Licensed driver with valid automobile insurance
• Strong clinical skills.
• Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
• 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