Private Duty Registered Nurse

Come work for BrightStar Care, a company that believes in serving with passion and doing the right thing! The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing home health clinical services.  The registered nurse is responsible for quality, adequacy of services provided and may, where required, supervise staff.   The Registered Nurse is responsible for ensuring that care is delivered appropriately and continuous adherence to optimal standards of quality.  We are looking to add enthusiastic, caring, and knowledgeable members to join our independently owned and operated agency and see why we are committed to a Higher Standard of Care.   

Responsibilities

• Care for individual based on personalized Plan of Care, Inform the Director of Nursing and any other appropriate personnel of changes in the client’s conditions and needs.
• Counsel clients and families through care process, treatments, expectations, indications, precautions, and providing detailed support while maintaining privacy and dignity with each individual client. Maintain communication with designated family members on a regular basis.
• Assure proper maintenance of clinical records in compliance with local, state, and federal laws
• Participate in agency performance improvement activities and continuously staying informed about changes in the field of nursing and home health care

Benefits                                                                                                          

• Weekly pay with direct deposit 
• User-friendly electronic Charting for ease  
• Variety of assignments, procedures, and treatments
• Flexible schedules with weekday, weekend, and evening opportunities; in-home and facility based & Over 95% of BrightStar locations are Joint Commission accredited or in process

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years Home health experience REQUIRED
• Wound Care experience a must. Proficiency in IV skills and blood draw, Central Line maintenance including, but not limited to; access/de-access/aseptic technique utilization, identification of infection risks/signs and symptoms (ability and willingness for training as needed), collection of laboratory specimens required.
• Current unrestricted RN license in the State of Texas
• Experience performing nursing assessments
• Reliable car/auto insurance and Clean background and Criminal record
• Understands regulatory compliance with state and federal regulations
• Adhere to HIPAA and maintain client confidentiality

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do 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.