Are you looking for a job as a licensed vocational nurse (LVN) where you can make a difference in a person’s life in the Denton, TX area? Do you want to work for a home care agency that genuinely cares about you as you care for their clients? Then BrightStar Care has the job for you!
BrightStar Care is seeking an LVN to care for our patients the Denton, TX area with flexibility to work in Pilot Point and Little Elm.
At BrightStar Care we value each of our employees and care about their wellbeing. We strive to provide best-in-class benefits packages, including:
LVN Benefits:
Competitive pay starting at $30 - $35 per hour
Weekly pay
All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided at no cost
Mileage reimbursement
Free continuing education
In-home and facility shifts available
Mobile technology to access schedule and case documentation
One-to-one patient care
Responsibilities
Monitor patient’s condition and assess their needs to provide the best possible care and advice
Perform routine procedures (blood pressure measurements, administering injections etc.) and fill in patients’ charts
Adjust and administer patient’s medication and provide treatments according to physician’s orders
Provide instant medical care in emergencies
Counsel client and family through care process while updating the family on a regular basis
Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families
Skills:
Proven experience as a licensed vocational nurse
Excellent knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures
Excellent knowledge of emergency care
In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (sanitation, decontamination etc.) and willingness to follow them at all times
A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Responsible and compassionate
Outstanding organizational and multi-tasking skills
Patient with excellent problem-solving skills
Requirements:
Current unrestricted LVN license in the state of Texas
Flexibility to work on Pilot Point and Little Elm
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Wound care experience is preferred
Proficiency in IV Skills and Central Line (PICC/PORT) care is required
Certified CPR and negative TB skin test or chest x-ray
Minimum one (1) year of documented experience required in a home health agency, primary care clinic or health facility, preferred. Three to five years is preferred
Possess exceptional nursing assessment skills
Analytic/Critical thinker.
Licensed driver with valid automobile insurance
Ability to work on weekends, nights and holidays
Reliable transportation
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
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.