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Registered Nurse - Day shift

Tx-Alvord-mid

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Current unrestricted license as a registered nurse in the state of Texas Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

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

BrightStar Care is seeking a Registered Nurse to care for a patient in Alvord, TX. 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.

We are looking for a candidate who has more than 1 year of nursing experience and less than 5 years. This includes day shifts 4 days a week.

RN Benefits:

Competitive pay starting at $70,000 - $80,000 per year commensurate with experience
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
Home Health or 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.
Must be flexible for both days and nights
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 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.