Private Duty Nurse

Join BrightStar CareCome work for BrightStar Care, a company that believes in serving with passion and doing the right thing!The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing home health clinical services. The registered nurse is responsible for quality, adequacy of services provided and may, where required, supervise staff. The Registered Nurse is responsible for ensuring that care is delivered appropriately and continuous adherence to optimal standards of quality. We are looking to add enthusiastic, caring, and knowledgeable members to join our independently owned and operated agency and see why we are committed to a Higher Standard of Care.ResponsibilitiesCare for individual based on personalized Plan of Care, Inform the Director of Nursing and any other appropriate personnel of changes in the client’s conditions and needs.Counsel clients and families through care process, treatments, expectations, indications, precautions, and providing detailed support while maintaining privacy and dignity with each individual client. Maintain communication with designated family members on a regular basis.Assure proper maintenance of clinical records in compliance with local, state, and federal lawsParticipate in agency performance improvement activities and continuously staying informed about changes in the field of nursing and home health careBenefitsWeekly pay with direct deposit and Mileage reimbursementUser-friendly electronic Charting for easeVariety of assignments, procedures, and treatmentsFlexible schedules with weekday, weekend, and evening opportunities; in-home and facility based & Over 95% of BrightStar locations are Joint Commission accredited or in processRequirementsMinimum 2 years of hands-on nursing experience required. 2 to 3 years of clinical experienceWound Care is a plus and Proficiency in IV skills and blood draw, Central Line maintenance including, but not limited to; access/de-access/aseptic technique utilization, identification of infection risks/signs and symptoms (ability and willingness for training as needed), collection of laboratory specimens required.Current unrestricted RN license in the State of TexasExperience with Infusions a mustExperience performing nursing assessmentsReliable car/auto insurance and Clean background and Criminal recordUnderstands regulatory compliance with state and federal regulationsAdhere to HIPAA and maintain client confidentialityWe 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.