Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN

Job Description

Job Description

Are you looking for a job as a Licensed Practical Nurse 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? BrightStar Care of Grosse Pointe and Southeast Macomb, MI has the job for you!

BrightStar Care is looking for several LPNs in the downriver area to look after a high acuity patient who needs 24/7 nursing care. There will also be a home health aide assigned to this client as well (a two person team).

The goal is to promote patients’ well-being by providing high-quality nursing care. At BrightStar Care, we value each of our employees and care about their well-being. We strive to provide best-in-class benefits packages, including:

LPN Benefits:

• Competitive pay starting at $33.50 per hour
• Health, Dental, Life, and Vision Insurance are available
• Paid Time Off
• 401 (k)
• Weekly pay
• Flexible schedule to fit your lifestyle
• All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided at no cost
• Mileage reimbursement
• Weekly, monthly, and annual bonus programs
• Mobile technology to access schedule and case documentation
• Exclusive BrightStar Care Employee Discount Programs

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient’s condition and assess their needs to provide the best possible care and advice
• Perform routine procedures (blood pressure measurements, administering injections etc.) and fill in patients’ charts
• Adjust and administer patient’s medication and provide treatments according to physician’s orders
• Provide instant medical care in emergencies
• Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families

Requirements:

• Valid license as a Registered Nurse in the state of Michigan
• Physical within the past six (6) months
• Certified CPR and negative TB skin test or chest x-ray
• Minimum one (1) year of documented experience required in a home health agency, primary care clinic or health facility preferred.
• Possess exceptional nursing assessment skills
• Licensed driver with proof of automobile insurance
• Ability to work on weekends, nights, and holidays
• Reliable transportation
• 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 of Grosse Pointe and Southeast Macomb, MI 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.