What are the responsibilities and job description for the Private Duty Nurse- Days- Free Health Insurance position at BrightStar Care?
BrightStar Care is looking for a nurse to work with the sweetest 5 year old boy in Topeka! We offer fully paid training and this full-time case is available immedietly. The schedule for this patient is M-F 8am-4pm. He is in a wheelchair and does have a stander he uses for day-to-day. He has a g-tube and trach. He does go to school and mom transports to and from. He is not in school all day, typically school is 12p-3p. During school breaks, the nurse would be in home with him for the duration of the shift which is 8a-4p.
Job Responsibilities:
- Hands on patient care that may include: g-tubes, medication management, trach care, ventilator care, ADLs, vital signs.
- Collaborating with families, admin team, and licensed prescribers to ensure medical records are kept up to date and reflect patient needs.
- Monitoring patient throughout the day and reporting any concerns or changes to DON.
- Providing care in accordance to the plan of care and following state of Kansas nursing standards and Joint Commission standards.
Responsibilities can vary on a patient by patient basis.
Position Requirements:
- A current Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) license in good standing (multistate preferred)
- Current CPR Certification (BLS- Red Cross or American Heart Association) *we offer a class at a reduced cost if you need your BLS*
- Negative TB skin test (within last year)
- Adhere to HIPAA and maintain client confidentiality
- Laptop or Tablet that can be used in patient's home for charting purposes
- Proof of COVID Vaccination
- Proof of Flu Vaccination, highly recommended to increase available client shifts
- 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
Benefits:
- Free Health Insurance - must work at least 30 hours per week
- Free unlimited Telehealth visits with a primary care doctor, urgent care, and mental health professional
- Over 1,000 free generic prescriptions
- Free Dental Services including two free cleanings per household, preventative X-Rays, and a Bluetooth Toothbrush
- PTO
- 401k w/ a match
- Same day pay
To fast track your application call/text Monica at: 913-535-0255
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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $31.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Home Health
- Pediatrics
Supplemental Pay:
- Overtime pay
License/Certification:
- LPN (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Topeka, KS: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28 - $31
