LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Private Duty Nursing in Westside Suburbs of Cleveland​/Compas

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LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Private Duty Nursing in Westside Suburbs of Cleveland / Compassion & Empathy

We are seeking experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our compassionate team. In this vital role, you ll provide expert nursing care and support to our private nursing and hospice clients. We have a variety of day and night shifts open, primarily during Weekends and Overnight shifts.

• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care to hospice patients, ensuring their comfort and dignity, particularly during weekends and overnight shifts.
• Assess patient conditions and make informed decisions about care plans, addressing symptoms, pain, and emotional needs.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring safety and effectiveness in the management of symptoms and patient comfort.
• Offer emotional and psychological support to both patients and their families, fostering a peaceful and reassuring environment.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (physicians, social workers, chaplains) to create holistic care plans tailored to each patient s needs.
• Ensure proper documentation of patient care, including accurate and timely updates of all interventions, assessments, and changes in condition.
• Provide end-of-life care, ensuring that patients experience comfort and peace in their final days while supporting families through the process.
• Respond to emergencies and provide immediate care as necessary, taking action to ensure patient safety and well-being.
• Location needs may change based on patient care requirements.

At Bright Star Care we value our nurses and care about their well-being. We treat our nurses like our best clients and strive to provide great benefits. We are proud to offer you the opportunity to pursue your passion and provide you the recognition and benefits you deserve.

• Unencumbered license as an LPN in the State of Ohio
• Minimum three years of documented clinical experience; private duty, home care assistance and/or direct care experience at an assisted living or skilled nursing facility is preferred
• Strong clinical skills. Self-directed with the ability to work with little direct supervision
• Certified CPR/BLS and negative TB skin test or chest x-ray
• Licensed driver with reliable and insured automobile (proof of insurance required)
• 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
• Up-to-date vaccinations including COVID-19, Influenza, and Hepatitis B

• Compensation:
  Competitive wages;
  Weekly pay with direct deposit;
  Paid overtime;
  Holiday pay
• Bonuses:
  Employee referral bonuses;
  Employee of the month bonuses;
  Performance-based bonuses;
  Weekly incentives
• Insurance:
  Medical, Dental, Vision;
  Supplemental insurance including Short-term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance
• Time off:
  Earned paid time off (PTO);
  Paid bereavement leave;
  Birthday PTO
• Education:
  
  Training and continuing education opportunities;
  Paid professional development;
  Free online training resources
• Wellness and perks:
  Free family membership to local Rec center;
  Exclusive employee discount and gift card programs;
  Monthly employee appreciation activities;
  Free food

Bright Star Care - Cuyahoga West serves the west side of Cleveland and surrounding areas (Cuyahoga, Lorain, Medina counties), including the cities listed in the original description.

Bright Star Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does 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.