Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

BrightStar Care is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team!

We provide exceptional support and back up for our nursing and care staff while offering above-average wages and the opportunity to work one-on-one with the patient.

The role of the Licensed Practical Nurse is to look after our patients and help them recover quickly while maintaining a positive demeanor.

You will be in charge of instilling preventative and good practices in them and their families. The LPN will be a responsible and well-trained individual who can provide excellent nursing care with minimal supervision.

You will be able to consistently and reliably follow health and safety regulations.

LPN Benefits :

• Competitive pay starting at $22.00 - $28.00 per hour
• Health, Dental, Life and Vision Insurance are available
• Paid Time Off
• Weekly pay
• Flexible schedule to fit your lifestyle
• Per Diem, both Full-Time and Part-Time hours available
• All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided at no cost
• Mileage reimbursement
• Both in-home and facility shifts are available
• Weekly, monthly, and annual bonus programs
• Mobile technology to access schedule and case documentation
• Exclusive BrightStar Care Employee Discount Programs

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
• Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families

Requirements :

• Current unrestricted LPN license in state of Florida
• AHCA level 2 fingerprinting
• Physical within past six (6) months
• Certified CPR
• 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.
• Possess exceptional nursing assessment skills
• Licensed driver with proof of automobile insurance
• Ability to work on weekends, nights and holidays
• Reliable transportation with auto insurance
• 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 Miami 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.