Full Time | Registered Nurse (RN) for Private Duty Home Health - FLEXIBLE HOURS

Job Description

Job Description

The Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) plays a critical role as the agency's first responder, delivering nursing care to clients across BrightStar Care's service area, including Cuyahoga, Lorain, and Medina counties. This nurse ensures continuity of care during urgent coverage needs, new client onboarding, and high priority cases. While some shifts may be consistent, the role is inherently dynamic and requires flexibility, proactive communication, and a commitment to excellence in both clinical care and interpersonal skills.

This position will be a good fit for someone who is flexible, hard-working and very creative in solving problems; someone who doesn't mind rolling up his/her sleeves and does whatever it takes to take care of our people!

We're a small business with a big personality and we're hoping to find a very special Registered Nurse: A one-of-a-kind nurse with a unique mix of clinical experience, confidence, business acumen and career goals.

We like to have fun in our office-our culture is casual and family-oriented. If we tease you, it means we really like you! :) After a hard day of work, you'll find us at Happy Hour laughing with (and at) each other. If you think you could be a good fit, then we invite you to come work with us and see how BrightStar Care nurses uphold A Higher Standard!

Compensation

• Competitive pay rate
• Car allowance
• Phone allowance
• Weekly pay w/direct deposit

Insurance

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Supplemental insurance: Short-term disability, life, etc.

Time off

• Earned paid time off (PTO)
• Paid bereavement leave

Education

• Training and continuing education opportunities
• Paid professional development

Wellness

• Family membership to Middleburg Hts Rec center

Perks

• Exclusive employee discount and gift programs
• Free FOOD! Lots of snacks in the office and paid lunches
• ...AND SO MUCH MORE!

Why work with BrightStar Care®?

• We're a nationally recognized home care brand with local community roots (every BrightStar Care® location is independently owned and operated)
• We offer in-home and facility-based assignments with a variety of cases, procedures, and treatments
• We seek nurses who are not afraid to shape the future of our business
• We promote from within and offer many opportunities for career/professional growth
• Lastly, we're minority- and female-owned, which makes us simply different...in a VERY GOOD WAY!

Join the best and brightest! You will be working with one of the most prestigious brands in the industry. The BrightStar Care brand is HomeCare Pulse Employer of Choice and has earned the Joint Commission Enterprise Champion for Quality award for 10 YEARS RUNNING! (Over 95% of BrightStar locations are Joint Commission accredited or in process.)

Job Responsibilities

Rapid Response & Readiness

• Full‑time role: 40 hours per week
• Hours are completed within the following flexible working/on‑call window:
  • Monday-Friday and every other weekend, 7:00am-11:00pm ( This is not a single long shift - it reflects the range of hours when visits or shifts may be scheduled, or when on‑call flexibility may be required. )
• Weekly schedule varies based on patient needs
• Overtime available depending on case volume and staffing
• Must be prepared to leave for a visit or shift within 30-60 minutes ( BrightStar will always schedule visits and shift as far in advance as possible. )
• Maintain readiness by ensuring:
  • Uniform and ID badge are worn
  • Childcare is pre-arranged
  • Cell phone is charged, and ringer is on
  • Transportation is available
  • Equipment and necessary supplies are always accessible
• Support BrightStar office operations when not assigned to field shifts

Direct Client Care & Case Management

• Conduct initial assessments, re-assessments, and safety evaluations
• Deliver skilled nursing per Ohio Nurse Practice Act (e.g., infusion therapies, wound care, injections, etc.)
• Observe and report changes in client condition, document thoroughly
• Follow infection control protocols and universal precautions
• Respond appropriately in emergencies and use equipment safely

Administrative Support

• Develop and maintain person-centered Plans of Care and obtain physician signatures
• Coordinate care with families, providers, and internal staff
• Assist with referral intake and follow-up communications
• Assist Clinical Director with:
  • Weekly chart reviews for compliance (JCAHO, state, brand standards)
  • Incident reporting and resolution
  • Timely client discharges with complete summaries
  • Daily documentation review to support billing and reimbursement
• Supervise and coach nursing/caregiving staff:
  • Conduct competency assessments and supervisory visits
  • Lead caregiver-client introductions and field education
  • Facilitate orientation, skills training, and in-service programs
  • Be available for urgent clinical issues or questions

Job Requirements

Licensure & Education

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Ohio
• Degree in Nursing from a National League for Nursing-accredited program
• Minimum of three (3) years clinical experience, including at least one (1) year of documented case management
• Preferred: One (1) year experience in a home health agency and healthcare management
• Preferred: One (1) year experience working with pediatric clients

Clinical & Regulatory Competencies

• Strong nursing assessment skills and attention to detail
• Ability to supervise, educate, and direct staff effectively
• Thorough understanding of regulatory compliance at state and federal levels
• Familiarity with Joint Commission policies and survey preparedness
• Adherence to HIPAA standards and commitment to client confidentiality
• Ability to manage complaints and complex situations using sound clinical judgment
• Experience in client teaching and public speaking

Interpersonal & Professional Skills

• Excellent customer service and tactful communication with clients, staff, and community partners
• Strong interpersonal skills including active listening, empathy, leadership, and motivation
• Ability to multi-task, troubleshoot, and remain composed in high-pressure situations
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a team
• Technologically proficient (Microsoft Office, EMR platforms)

Availability & Health Requirements

• Flexible schedule with availability for on-call coverage as needed within assigned territory and surrounding region
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance
• Willingness to travel daily throughout the assigned territory, including weekends, evenings, and holidays
• Current CPR certification and negative TB test within the past 12 months
• Up-to-date vaccinations: Influenza, COVID-19, Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis, Rubella, Varicella, MMR, Hepatitis B
• Ability to pass drug screening, background check, and criminal record clearance upon hire and any beyond
• 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 - Cuyahoga West serves primarily the western suburbs of Cuyahoga County, but our total service area includes all of Cuyahoga and surrounding counties, including Lorain, Medina, and Lake.

BrightStar Care® is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.