Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN
Are you looking for a job as a Licensed Practical Nurse where you can make a difference in a person’s life? Do you want to work for a home care agency that genuinely cares about you? BrightStar Care of Grosse Pointe and Southeast Macomb, MI has the job for you!
BrightStar Care is looking for several LPNs in the downriver area to look after a high acuity patient who needs 24/7 nursing care. There will also be a home health aide assigned to this client as well (a two person team).
The goal is to promote patients’ well-being by providing high-quality nursing care. At BrightStar Care, we value each of our employees and care about their well-being. We strive to provide best-in-class benefits packages, including:
LPN Benefits:
Competitive pay starting at $33.50 per hour
Health, Dental, Life, and Vision Insurance are available
Paid Time Off
401 (k)
Weekly pay
Flexible schedule to fit your lifestyle
All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided at no cost
Mileage reimbursement
Weekly, monthly, and annual bonus programs
Mobile technology to access schedule and case documentation
Exclusive BrightStar Care Employee Discount Programs
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
Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families
Requirements:
Valid license as a Registered Nurse in the state of Michigan
Physical within the past six (6) months
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.
Possess exceptional nursing assessment skills
Licensed driver with proof of 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
BrightStar Care of Grosse Pointe and Southeast Macomb, MI 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.