Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN - BrightStar Care
Gurnee, IL
About the Job
Join the BrightStar Team as a Nurse and Shine!
Do you enjoy spending more time with your patients? Our RN’s bring compassion and comfort to home care by giving personalized One-to-One care that makes a noticeable difference in the lives of our patients. Our nurses are the heart of our company - the BrightSTARS to our patients.
LPN Responsibilities:
Provide 1:1 care in the patient’s home.
Implement treatment and plan of care using sound judgment and critical thinking.
Maintain accurate, detailed, and timely documentation consistent with the care plan and nursing processes.
Perform all skills, treatments, and procedures to the scope of practice defined in the Nurse Practice Act in the state of clinical practice and adhere to the company policy, procedures, and protocols.
With oversight from your local Director of Nursing, the LPN is expected to perform a wide range of home care services that meet either short term or ongoing medical needs. These services may include but are not limited to:
*Blood Sugar Testing
*Acute or Chronic disease management
*Private Duty Nursing Hospice assistance
*Blood draws and injections
* Medication setup, administration and oversight
*Monitor and assess vital signs
*Wound Care
Here are some of the perks:
Weekly pay w/direct deposit
Flexible scheduling
Growth opportunities
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Qualifications:
An unencumbered license as an LPN in the state where care is provided
Minimum of (1) year nursing experience
Excellent problem-solving skills and organizational and multi-tasking skills
In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (sanitation, decontamination, etc.) and willingness to follow them at all times
Valid Driver's License, Auto Insurance, BLS CPR card, and an up-to-date TB skin test or Chest X-Ray
Must be able to stand, walk, squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, push, and pull
Must be able to lift or transfer up to 50 pounds
Candidate must have demonstrated alignment and experience in successfully living the BrightStar Care Core Values:
Be Open and Honest: Approachable, Fun, Unflappable, Kind, Empathetic
Serve with Passion: Help First, Confident Yet Humble, For the Greater Good, Make a Real Difference
Do the Right Thing: Honest, Ethical, Tell the Truth
Do What You Say: On Time, Finish What You Start, Accountable, Take Responsibility
Make it Great: Continuous Improvement, Exceed Expectations, Bring Out the Best in Others, Detail Oriented
Equal Opportunity Employer
BrightStar Care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. BrightStar Care participates in E-Verify.
Disability Accommodation
For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email BrightStarHR@brightstarcare.com.