Nurse (RN/LPN)

Job Opportunity at BrightStar Care

Are you looking for a job where you can make a difference in people’s lives? Do you want to work for a home care agency that truly cares about you?

We are proud to offer you the opportunity to pursue your passion at your own level, on a flexible schedule, and with the recognition you need. Come work for us and see how BrightStar Care employees uphold A Higher Standard.

What We Offer

At BrightStar Care we value each of our employees and care about their wellbeing.

We strive to provide best-in-class benefits packages, including:

• Paid Training
• Employee recognition program where earned stars may be redeemed for gift cards
• Joint Commission accredited
• We offer flexible work schedules on a variety of assignments, procedures, and treatments
• Part of a team with Director of Nursing Oversight
• Employee referral bonus
• Travel time reimbursement
• Weekly pay
• Flexible schedule (make your own standard schedule- as many or as few hours as you desire)
• We promote from within
• Home Care 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

Responsibilities

• Provides care as defined within the scope of the state’s Nurse Practice Act using sound judgment and critical thinking.
• If directed by the Director of Nursing, makes the initial evaluation visit and regularly reevaluates the client’s nursing needs.
• Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions, keeping the Director of Nursing updated on the revisions.
• Provides those services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill.
• Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes and summaries of care.
• Informs the Director of Nursing, physician and other personnel of changes in the client’s condition and needs.
• Counsels the client and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
• Assists in the development of organization goals. Administers agency policies and procedures.
• Assists the Director of Nursing with assessing the competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety of a client’s care.
• Supervises, educates and coaches other nursing personnel, as directed by the Director of Nursing.
• Provides information to be used for statistics, reports and records for purposes of evaluation and reporting of organization activities.
• Assures proper maintenance of clinical records in compliance with local, state and federal laws.
• Assures compliance with all local, state and federal laws
• Identifies and participates in agency performance improvement activities.
• Stays informed about changes in the field of nursing and home health care. Shares information with appropriate organization personnel.
• Promotes home health referrals in the health care community.
• Providing assistance with daily tasks, including but not limited to: feeding, hoyer lift, bathing, dressing, meal preparation, linen changes, and light housekeeping.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse with current unencumbered licensure to practice professional nursing in Wisconsin.
• Minimum of one (1) year of documented experience preferred
• Possess exceptional nursing assessment skills
• Comply with accepted professional standards of practice.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong clinical skills.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to deal tactfully with clients, staff and community.
• Treat clients, staff and the public with courtesy, respect and presents a positive public image.
• Case management skills are a plus
• Licensed driver with reliable transportation
• Auto insurance in accordance with the organization’s requirements if transporting clients
• Ensures confidentiality and security of the client’s medical information (HIPAA)
• Ability to work on weekends, nights and holidays is a plus
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English and communicate effectively
• Understands regulatory compliance
• State requirement for the franchise location
• Federal regulations including but not limited to OSHA, HIPAA
• 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

BrightStar Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does 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.