Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Home Health

Job Description

Job Description

BrightStar Care of Edinburg | Rio Grande Valley, TX

Join the BrightStar Care Team! Now Hiring Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs)!

BrightStar Care of Edinburg is seeking compassionate, dedicated, and skilled Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) to provide quality one-on-one nursing care to patients in home and school settings throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

We welcome experienced nurses as well as motivated new graduates who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Service Areas – Rio Grande Valley, Texas

Cameron County:

• Los Fresnos
• Brownsville
• San Benito
• Harlingen
• La Feria
• Surrounding communities

Hidalgo County:

• Mercedes
• Edcouch-Elsa
• Weslaco
• Donna
• Alamo
• Pharr
• San Juan
• Edinburg
• McAllen
• Mission
• Surrounding communities

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What You'll Love About BrightStar Care

• Weekly paychecks with direct deposit.
• electronic charting technology at the point of care.
• Paid training.
• Supportive clinical and administrative team.
• Opportunity to provide meaningful, individualized patient care.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.

What We're Looking For

• Active, unrestricted LVN license in good standing in the State of Texas.
• Current accredited CPR certification.
• Current TB test.
• Compassionate and patient-focused approach to nursing care.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with the clinical team.

What You'll Do

As an LVN with BrightStar Care, you will provide individualized nursing care in home and school settings.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide one-on-one patient care in home or school settings.
• Implement and follow the physician-prescribed Plan of Care (POC).
• Accurately document patient care using our electronic medical record system.
• Administer prescribed medications, treatments, and therapies.
• Monitor patient conditions and report changes to the appropriate clinical supervisor.
• Provide health education and training to patients and family members.
• Promote patient safety, comfort, and overall well-being.

Required Clinical Skills & Experience

Qualified candidates should be competent and confident in performing the following clinical skills:

• Wound care management.
• Wound VAC therapy.
• IV antibiotic administration (IV ABXs).
• Foley catheter insertion and care.
• Lab draws (venipuncture).
• Ostomy care.
• Medication administration.
• Care of both adult and pediatric patients.

Schedule Requirements:

• Monday–Friday availability.
• Flexibility to participate in an on-call rotation WEEKENDS
• Ability to accommodate patient care needs and assigned schedules.

Equal Opportunity Employer & Visa Sponsorship

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, disability, or based on disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

We welcome qualified candidates requiring employment-based visa sponsorship, including employment-based Green Card (PERM/I-140), H-1B transfers, TN visa, and individuals with previously approved I-140 petitions seeking Green Card Sponsorship.