In Home Registered Nurse

Are you looking for a part-time Registered Nurse job where you can make a difference in a person’s life? Do you want to work for a home care agency in the Bridgeport, TX area that genuinely cares about you? Then Bright Star Care has the job for you!

Bright Star Care is seeking a Registered Nurse to care for our patients in Bridgeport and facilitate their speedy recovery. You will be responsible for educating them and their families on prevention and healthy habits. The ideal candidate will be a responsible and well-trained professional able to give the best nursing care with little supervision.

This position will be for 8 - 12 hour shifts.

RN Benefits:

Competitive pay starting at $40.00 - $45.00 per hour

Weekly pay

Flexible schedule – work as many or as few hours as you like!

All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided at no cost

Mileage reimbursement

Free continuing education

In-home and facility shifts available

Mobile technology to access schedule and case documentation

One-to-one patient care

Responsibilities

Monitor patient’s condition and assess their needs to provide the best possible care and advice

Perform routine procedures (blood pressure measurements, administering injections etc.) and fill in patients’ charts

Adjust and administer patient’s medication and provide treatments according to physician’s orders

Provide instant medical care in emergencies

Counsel client and family through care process while updating the family on a regular basis

Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families

Skills:

Proven experience as a registered nurse

Excellent knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures

Excellent knowledge of emergency care

In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (sanitation, decontamination etc.) and willingness to follow them at all times

A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsible and compassionate

Outstanding organizational and multi-tasking skills

Patient with excellent problem-solving skills

Requirements:

Current unrestricted license as a registered nurse in the state of Texas

Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

Wound care experience is preferred

Proficiency in IV Skills and Central Line (PICC/PORT) care is required

Certified CPR and negative TB skin test or chest x-ray

Minimum one (1) year of documented experience required in a home health agency, primary care clinic or health facility, preferred. Three to five years is preferred

Possess exceptional nursing assessment skills

Analytic/Critical thinker.

Licensed driver with valid automobile insurance

Ability to work on weekends, nights and holidays

Reliable transportation

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

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.