Benefits of working with the BrightStar Care Team!
Do you want a rewarding career helping others while receiving competitive pay, flexible work shifts, and a generous benefits package? We’ve got the job for you!
BrightStar Care - Sugar Land/Katy, TX
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Full Time • Katy
Are you a Licensed Vocational Nurse looking for immediate work in Katy, TX? Do you want a rewarding career working one-on-one in a home setting? We’ve got the job for you!
Benefits:
- Weekly pay with direct deposit
- Working with a Joint Commission accredited agency
- One to one patient care
- We promote from within
- 401K
- Part of a team with RN Oversight
- Employee referral bonus
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Job Duties:
- 12-hour shifts; 9am-9pm; Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
- One on one private care for disabled client
- Client is independent for most activities of daily living
- Transport of client required in client’s auto
- Occasional assistance with catheter care
- Daily assistance with bowel program
- Meal prep and general caregiving assistance required
Additionally:
- Perform care as designed by client’s individual Plan of Care and within scope of state’s nurse practice act
- Monitor patient’s condition and notify appropriate personnel of any changes
- Providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive client care outcomes
- Provide accurate, detailed, and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care and the nursing process
- Conduct ongoing assessments
- Participate in health/therapeutic counseling, teaching and emotional support to the client and family/caregivers
- Prepare, administer, and appropriately document actions taken specific to commonly prescribed oral, topical, subcutaneous and intramuscular medications. Observe, report, and record adverse reactions to medications and/or treatment to the registered nurse
- Perform wound care and recognize the need for and institute emergency measures in a rapid and appropriate manner
- Follow principles of infection control and Universal Precautions
- Treat clients, family, and staff with courtesy and respect
Requirements:
- Current unrestricted LVN license in state of Texas
- 1+ years of experience on your license required
- 1+ years' Home Care experience preferred
- Reliable transportation / valid drivers license / auto insurance
- Current CPR/ BLS
- Negative TB test
BrightStar Care is 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.
Compensation: $27.00 per hour
Become part of the team!
At BrightStar Care, we become part of our clients’ lives by providing the highest quality care when they need our help the most. That’s where you can shine.
At BrightStar Care, we become part of our clients’ lives by providing the highest quality care when they need our help the most. That’s where you can shine.
We believe that caring is more than just a job– it’s a way of life. That’s why our home health aides mean so much more to the people, families, and organizations they serve. BrightStar Care nurses, therapists, CNAs, and home health aides deliver professional and compassionate care in the comfort and familiarity of home. From companionship, bathing, and hygiene assistance to in-home infusions and medication management, our professional care staff is available 24/7 to help when you need it most.
Our employees are our greatest asset, so we are committed to hiring the best in the industry. We are proud to offer you the opportunity to pursue your passion at your own level, on your own schedule, and with the recognition and benefits you need. Come work for us and see how BrightStar Care employees uphold A Higher Standard.
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Benefits
Competitive Pay, 401(k) Available, Flexible Schedule To Fit Your Lifestyle, Weekly Pay & Direct Deposit, Employee Referral Program
Being part of the family
Over the last five years, the home care industry has grown by more than 50%, and is projected to increase as demand grows. (Source: Value of Home Care Report)
Career advancement in a growing field
Job growth for caregivers is projected to increase by 26% through 2024, compared to just 6.5% on average for all occupations. (Source: Value of Home Care Report)
Opportunity to help seniors and people with disabilities stay at home
In a recent survey of more than 72,000 caregivers, the overall job satisfaction rating was 9.03 out of 10 – higher than previous years. (Source: Home Care Pulse)