Private Duty LPN

Job Description

Job Description

Pay: $28.00 - $37.00 per hour

Company Overview
BrightStar Care is committed to delivering a higher standard of care that empowers clients to live well at every stage of life and in any setting. Led by a dedicated team of professionals, our services are characterized by compassion, expertise, and personalized attention, ensuring that every individual receives the support they need to thrive.

Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and detail-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide high-quality one-on-one care for a female patient in her home. This is a complex clinical case that requires a nurse who thrives in a "busy" clinical environment and enjoys providing personalized attention.Available Shifts
We are looking to fill both Full-Time and Part-Time positions:

• Full-Time: 5 days a week (8-hour shifts).
• Options: 0700–1500 or 1500–2300.
• Part-Time: 2 or 3 days a week (8-hour shifts).
• Options: 0700–1500 or 1500–2300.
• Schedule Note: All positions include rotating weekends.

Why Join BrightStar Care? At BrightStar Care, your skills directly improve the quality of life for patients and families in your community. We value our nurses by providing a supportive environment, ongoing training opportunities, and meaningful one-on-one patient care experiences.
If you are a compassionate nurse who values clinical excellence and personalized care, we encourage you to apply today.
Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities
The patient requires a high level of clinical monitoring and intervention:

• Respiratory Care: Management of a Trach (Trach mask during the day, preset Vent at night). Frequent suctioning (2–3 times per shift) and assistance with a speaking valve.
• Nutrition: Continuous feeding via GJ-tube. Must perform G-tube flushes every hour.
• Wound Care: Management and monitoring of a Stage IV pressure injury on the coccyx.
• Mobility: Mostly bedbound; requires assistance transferring to a wheelchair for a few hours daily.
• Therapy Coordination: Assisting with PT, OT, and Speech Therapy sessions conducted in the home.

Patient & Environment

• Psychosocial Support: The patient experiences anxiety but chooses not to use pharmacological interventions. We are looking for a nurse with strong redirection and emotional support skills.
• Home Dynamic: There is one dog in the home. The patient’s husband has early-stage dementia; the ideal candidate can navigate complex family dynamics with professionalism and empathy.

Required Skills

• Active LPN License.
• Experience with Trach/Vent and G-tube management (required).
• Experience with Stage IV wound care.
• Ability to remain calm and focused in a high-activity home setting.
• Reliability and punctuality are a must.