What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse position at BrightStar Care of Hilton Head?
Are you looking for an LPN 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. The majority of our LPN/LVN assignments are staffing positions in various facilities. Some are short shifts and some are 12Hr shifts. Come work for us at BrightStar Care of Hilton Head. BrightStar employees uphold A Higher Standard!
What We Offer:
At BrightStar Care we value each of our employees and care about their wellbeing. We strive to provide best-in-class benefits packages, including:
- Exclusive Employee Discount and Gift Programs
- Flexible schedule
- Employee referral bonus
- Weekly pay w/ direct deposit
- Competitive Pay
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free Training
- Part of a team with RN Oversight
- Home Health or Facility shifts available with a variety of in-home and assisted living assignments, procedures, and treatments
- Travel time reimbursement
- We promote from within
- Free continuing education
- Mobile time tracking and care notes, employees can easily clock in and out for work right from a mobile device.
Responsibilities
- Implement treatment and plan of care, using sound judgment and critical thinking
- Maintain accurate, detailed, and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care and the nursing processes
- Perform all skill, treatments, and procedures to the scope of practice as defined in the Nurse Practice Act in the state of clinical practice and adhere to the policies, procedures, and protocols of the agency of employment.
Requirements
- Unencumbered license as a Practical Nurse in the state that care is being provided
- One (1) year of nursing experience required; three (3) years preferred.
- Certified CPR and negative TB skin test or chest x-ray
- Licensed driver with valid automobile insurance
· Strong clinical skills.
· Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
· Ability to read, write, speak and understand English and communicate effectively.
- 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.
