Infusion • Wound Care • Clinical Leadership • Home Care

BrightStar Care of Lake County – Merrillville, IN

Full-Time | Monday–Friday | Up to $45/hour + Benefits

Immediate Opening | Fast-Track Hiring Available

Looking for More Than Traditional Home Health?

If you're an RN who enjoys providing exceptional patient care but is ready for more variety, professional growth, and leadership opportunities, this may be the position you've been looking for.

BrightStar Care of Lake County is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our growing team in a unique hybrid role that combines approximately 50% field nursing with 50% office-based clinical leadership and support.

Unlike traditional home health positions focused solely on patient visits, this role allows you to build lasting relationships with clients while also contributing to admissions, caregiver development, quality assurance, and clinical operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an RN who enjoys both direct patient care and being part of a collaborative leadership team.

What You'll Do

Skilled Nursing & Clinical Care

You'll provide high-quality nursing care while serving as a clinical resource for our clients and caregivers.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform nursing assessments, admissions, reassessments, and supervisory visits
• Provide skilled nursing care in clients' homes
• Perform wound care and monitor healing progress
• Manage and support infusion therapy patients
• Identify changes in patient condition and communicate appropriately with physicians, families, and the care team
• Educate clients and families regarding medications, treatments, and disease management
• Develop, implement, and update individualized care plans
• Maintain flexibility to complete client assessments, admissions, and supervisory visits outside of regular business hours when necessary to meet client needs. This may occasionally include evening or weekend visits.

Clinical Operations & Office Support

As an important member of our clinical leadership team, you will also:

• Review clinical documentation for accuracy and regulatory compliance
• Process and track physician orders
• Assist with new client admissions and referral coordination
• Maintain accurate client records and clinical documentation
• Conduct caregiver skills assessments and competency evaluations
• Assist with caregiver orientation and clinical training
• Collaborate with scheduling, recruiting, and leadership to ensure exceptional client care
• Communicate proactively with the Director of Nursing regarding client care needs and operational priorities

What Makes This Position Different?

At BrightStar Care, our nurses do much more than complete visits.

You'll have the opportunity to:

•  Build meaningful relationships with clients and families
•  Develop leadership and clinical management experience
•  Mentor and support caregivers
•  Help shape quality care throughout the agency
•  Be part of a collaborative leadership team
•  Enjoy consistent weekday hours with a healthy balance of field and office responsibilities

We're Looking For Someone Who Is

• Passionate about providing exceptional patient care
• Clinically confident and able to work independently
• Organized and detail-oriented
• An excellent communicator
• Comfortable balancing field nursing with office responsibilities
• A positive team player who enjoys collaboration
• Interested in long-term professional growth
• Adaptable and able to prioritize changing needs in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

Required:

• Active, unrestricted Indiana Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Current CPR certification
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and assist with client mobility

Preferred:

• Home health or community-based nursing experience
• Infusion therapy experience
• Wound care experience
• Supervisory or clinical leadership experience
• Experience training or mentoring caregivers

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive Pay

• Up to $45/hour based on experience
• Weekly pay with direct deposit

Benefits

• Monday–Friday schedule
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with employer match
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance (20+ hours/week)

Additional Perks

Vitable Health (eligible employees)

• $0 copay primary care (virtual & in-person)
• $0 mental health therapy
• $0 life coaching
• Nearly 1,000 prescriptions at no cost

ZayZoon Pay on Demand

• Access earned wages before payday

Why BrightStar Care?

BrightStar Care is a nurse-led organization committed to delivering the highest standard of care while supporting the professional growth of our nurses.

Our leadership team understands nursing because we're nurses ourselves. We believe in teamwork, open communication, clinical excellence, and creating an environment where nurses are respected, supported, and empowered to grow.

If you're looking for a career—not just another nursing job—we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and discover how rewarding a hybrid nursing career with BrightStar Care can be.