Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN)

Job Description

Are you looking for a home care job where you can make a difference in people’s lives? Do you want to work for a home care agency that truly cares about you? That’s where you can shine. We are proud to offer you the opportunity to pursue your passion at your own level, on a flexible schedule, and with the recognition and benefits you need. Come work for us and see how BrightStar Care of PULLMAN/CALUMET CITY (“BrightStar Care”) employees uphold A Higher Standard.What We Offer:

At BrightStar Care we value each of our employees and care about their wellbeing. We strive to provide best-in-class benefits packages, including:

Mileage Reimbursement for clinical / administrative positions

Generous Paid Time-Off Plans

Free Training

OnCall bonus

Part of a team with RN Oversight

13-week performance bonus

Employee referral bonus

Home Health or Facility shifts available

Travel time reimbursement

Enterprise Champion for Quality 8 YEARS RUNNING!

Mobile shift access

Weekly pay w/ direct deposit

Flexible schedule

Every BrightStar Care location is independently owned and operated

We promote from within

Free continuing education

Nurse and Employee of the month

HomeCare Pulse Employer of Choice

Variety of in-home and assisted living assignments, procedures, and treatments

Mobile time tracking and care notes, employees can easily clock in and out for work right from a mobile device, online or offline

Over 95% of BrightStar locations are Joint Commission accredited or in process!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

Weekend and evening opportunities, in-home and facility basedResponsibilities

Implement treatment and plan of care, using sound judgment and critical thinking

Maintain accurate, detailed, and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care and the nursing processes

Perform all skill, treatments, and procedures to the scope of practice as defined in the Nurse Practice Act in the state of clinical practice and adhere to the policies, procedures, and protocols of the agency of employmentRequirements

Unencumbered license as a Practical Nurse in the state that care is being provided

One (1) year of nursing experience required; three (3) years preferred.

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

Licensed driver with valid automobile insurance

Strong clinical skills.

Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.

Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English and communicate effectively.

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 on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.