Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

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

• Provide direct patient care as defined under the state Nurse Practice Act using sound judgment and critical thinking.
• Implement plan of care and treatment initiated by the registered nurse.
• Provide accurate, detailed, and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care and the nursing process.
• Conduct ongoing assessments.
• Participate in health/therapeutic counseling, teaching and emotional support to the client and family/caregivers.
• Observe client condition and accurately reports to the registered nurse.
• Assist the registered nurse with client discharge or transfer.
• Assess and provide client and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis.
• Prepare, administer, and appropriately document actions taken specific to commonly prescribed oral, topical, subcutaneous and intramuscular medications. Observe, report, and record adverse reactions to medications and/or treatment to the registered nurse.
• Recognize the need for and institute emergency measures in a rapid and appropriate manner, when indicated.
• Participates in coordination of home health services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines (i.e., PT, OT, ST, Dietician) to the Director of Nursing or registered nurse supervisor.
• Perform wound care.
• Perform all skills, treatments and procedures competently in accordance to the scope of practice as defined in the Nurse Practice Act in the state of clinical practice and adheres to the policies, procedures and protocols of the agency.
• Follow principles of infection control and Universal Precautions.
• Identify and participate in performance improvement activities.
• Use equipment properly and in a safe manner.
• Providing assistance with daily tasks, including but not limited to: feeding, hoyer lift, bathing, dressing, meal preparation, linen changes, and light housekeeping.

Requirements

• Graduated from a National League of Nursing accredited practical or vocational school of nursing.
• Unencumbered license as a Practical Nurse in Wisconsin.
• 1 year of nursing experience preferred. Community, home health or medical/surgical experience preferred.
• Comply with the state nurse practice act.
• Comply with accepted professional standards of practice.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong clinical skills.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to deal tactfully with clients, other team members and community.
• Treat clients, team members and the public with courtesy, respect and presents a positive public image.
• Empathy for the needs of the client.
• Works as a team member.
• Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision after initial training.
• 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
• 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.