RN/LPN Private Duty Nurse (Adult Home Care)

Job Description

Job Description

At BrightStar Care, our nurses have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships through personalized 1:1 patient care. You'll have more time to focus on your patient, provide high-quality care, and make a real difference every day.
Our nurses are the heart of our organization, delivering compassionate care while helping clients remain safe and comfortable at home.

Seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide skilled one-on-one nursing care for a 79-year-old male in the Southeastern Ocala area. Benefits available for Full-Time hours!

Patient Diagnoses

• Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
• Atrial Fibrillation (Afib)
• Diabetes
• Bilateral Below-Knee Amputations (BKA)
• Dementia

Schedule

• 8-hour and 16-hour shifts
• 4 days per week
• Weekend availability required

Responsibilities

• Medication administration and management
• Ongoing patient assessment and monitoring
• Skilled nursing care in the home setting
• Documentation of patient status and care provided
• Implementation of physician orders and plan of care
• Communication with the care team regarding patient needs and changes in condition
• Provide one-on-one nursing care in the patient's home
• Implement and evaluate individualized care plans
• Use sound clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills
• Maintain accurate, detailed, and timely documentation
• Perform nursing skills and procedures within the scope of practice
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and clinical protocols
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and patient confidentiality standards
• Follow all state and federal regulations related to home care nursing

Required Skills Required

• Current unrestricted RN or LPN license in the state of practice (or compact license, where applicable)
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience
• Reliable transportation and auto insurance
• Ability to pass background screening
• Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills

Preferred

• 3-5 years of clinical nursing experience
• Previous home health, private duty, or long-term care experience
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, reach, push, pull, and twist as needed
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Visual and hearing acuity necessary to perform nursing duties safely

If you're a dedicated RN or LPN looking for a rewarding opportunity to provide one-on-one skilled home care, we would love to hear from you. Join BrightStar Care and help make a difference in the life of a patient every day.

Equal Opportunity Employer BrightStar Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. BrightStar Care participates in E-Verify.

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