Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (Lpn/Lvn)

Are you looking for a home care job where you can make a difference in people’s lives? Do you want to work for a home care agency that truly cares about you? That’s where you can shine. We are proud to offer you the opportunity to pursue your passion at your own level, on a flexible schedule, and with the recognition and benefits you need. Come work for us and see how BrightStar Care of Sterling Heights employees uphold A Higher Standard.

About the Role:

We are seeking experienced and highly motivated License Practical (LPNs) to join our PRN team. As a PRN LPN, you will work on an as-needed basis, filling staffing gaps and providing exceptional patient care in a variety of clinical settings. This role offers a flexible schedule, allowing you to choose when and where you work, while still making a significant impact on patient outcomes. We are looking for a License Practical to care for our patients and facilitate their speedy recovery. You will be responsible for educating them and their families on prevention and healthy habits. The ideal candidate will be a responsible and well-trained professional able to give the best nursing care with little supervision. You will be able to follow health and safety guidelines faithfully and consistently. The goal is to promote the patient’s well-being by providing high quality nursing care.

What We Offer:

• PRN options available


• Free Training


• Part of a team with RN Oversight


• Employee referral bonus


• Flexible schedule


• Free continuing education


• Weekly pay via direct deposit

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient’s condition and assess their needs to provide the best possible care and advice


• Observe and interpret patient’s symptoms and communicate them to physicians


• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients


• Perform routine procedures (blood pressure measurements, and fill in patients’ charts


• Adjust and administer patient’s medication and provide treatments according to physician’s orders


• Inspect the facilities and act to maintain excellent hygiene and safety (decontaminating equipment, sanitizing surfaces, preparing beds etc.)


• Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families


• Expand knowledge and capabilities by attending educational workshops, conferences etc.


• Monitor and track changes in the client/patient’s conditions and needs, and keeps the Director of Nursing and any other appropriate personnel informed


• Proactively updates client/patients’ family on plan of care, health changes, and concerns


• Skilled in Wound Care

Requirements

• Current unrestricted LPN license in state for which care is being provided Preferred:


• 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.


• 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.