Benefits:

Training & development

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Are you looking for a full-time Primary Registered Nurse job 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? Then BrightStar Care of Denton, TX has the job for you!

BrightStar Care is seeking a Primary Registered Nurse to care for our patients 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.

RN Benefits:

Competitive pay ranging from $70,000 - $80,000 per year

Weekly pay

Must be flexible for days and nights

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

Mileage reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Free continuing education

Home Health or Facility shifts available

In-home and facility shifts available

Mobile technology to access schedule and case documentation

One-to-one patient care

We strongly live our value of a work-life balance by providing our employees with the following:

We offer flexible work schedules on a variety of assignments, procedures, and treatments

Weekday, weekend and evening opportunities, in-home and facility based

Responsibilities

i. Must perform health care responsibilities and monitor the Individual’s health conditions;

ii. Conducts the comprehensive nursing assessments to evaluate health and functional needs for the Individual at least annually;

iii. Responsible for overall coordination, compliance, quality of nursing care provided to the individual, and compliance with treatment plans (BSP);

iv. Discusses the assessment as part of the (IDT) Inter disciplinary Team meeting;

v. Assists in the development of the (IHP) Individual Habilitation Plan;

vi. Administers medication or delegates medication administration as appropriate;

vii. Monitors the Individual’s health status, use of medications, and treatment progress;

viii. Monitor’s health risks, data, and information, including ensuring that an unlicensed Staff Member is performing only those nursing tasks identified from a nursing assessment;

ix. Assists the Individual to secure routine and emergency medical Services;

x. Makes referrals for appropriate medical Services;

xi. Performs health care procedures ordered or prescribed by a physician or medical practitioner and required by standards of professional practice or law to be performed by an RN or LVN; and

xii. Must be available for up to 40 hours per week during normal business hours.

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

BrightStar Care of Denton 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.