Private Duty LPN

Pay: $28.00 - $37.00 per hour

Bright Star Care is committed to delivering a higher standard of care that empowers clients to live well at every stage of life and in any setting. Led by a dedicated team of professionals, our services are characterized by compassion, expertise, and personalized attention, ensuring that every individual receives the support they need to thrive.

We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and detail-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide high-quality one-on-one care for a female patient in her home. This is a complex clinical case that requires a nurse who thrives in a "busy" clinical environment and enjoys providing personalized attention.

Available Shifts

• Full-Time: 5 days a week (8-hour shifts).
• Options: 0700–1500 or 1500–2300.
• Part-Time: 2 or 3 days a week (8-hour shifts).
• Options: 0700–1500 or 1500–2300.
• Schedule
  
  Note:
  
  All positions include rotating weekends.

At Bright Star Care, your skills directly improve the quality of life for patients and families in your community. We value our nurses by providing a supportive environment, ongoing training opportunities, and meaningful one-on-one patient care experiences.

If you are a compassionate nurse who values clinical excellence and personalized care, we encourage you to apply today.

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

• Respiratory Care:
  Management of a Trach (Trach mask during the day, preset Vent at night). Frequent suctioning (2–3 times per shift) and assistance with a speaking valve.
• Nutrition:
  Continuous feeding via GJ-tube. Must perform G-tube flushes every hour.
• Wound Care:
  Management and monitoring of a Stage IV pressure injury on the coccyx.
• Mobility:
  Mostly bedbound; requires assistance transferring to a wheelchair for a few hours daily.
• Therapy Coordination:
  Assisting with PT, OT, and Speech Therapy sessions conducted in the home.

• Psychosocial Support:
  The patient experiences anxiety but chooses not to use pharmacological interventions. We are looking for a nurse with strong redirection and emotional support skills.
• Home Dynamic:
  There is one dog in the home. The patient’s husband has early-stage dementia; the ideal candidate can navigate complex family dynamics with professionalism and empathy.

• Active LPN License.
• Experience with Trach/Vent and G-tube management (required).
• Experience with Stage IV wound care.
• Ability to remain calm and focused in a high-activity home setting.
• Reliability and punctuality are a must.