Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

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BrightStar Care of Denton Location:

Denton, TX Position Type:

Part Time Req ID:

179721676

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Are you looking for a job as a licensed vocational nurse (LVN) where you can make a difference in a person's life in the Denton, TX area? Do you want to work for a home care agency that genuinely cares about you as you care for their clients? Then BrightStar Care has the job for you! BrightStar Care is seeking an LVN to care for our patients the Denton, TX area with flexibility to work in Pilot Point and Little Elm. At BrightStar Care we value each of our employees and care about their wellbeing. We strive to provide best-in-class benefits packages, including:

LVN Benefits:

Competitive pay starting at $30 - $35 per hour Weekly pay 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 licensed vocational 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 LVN license in the state of Texas Flexibility to work on

Pilot Point and Little Elm 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 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.