Come work for BrightStar Care, an independently owned and operated agency actively hiring compassionate members to their team to work with clients of all ages in their homes in the Southern Cook and Will County areas. We are ranked as one of America's Best in home care agencies by Caring.Com, a Provider of Choice for 7 consecutive years, as well as Employer of Choice and Leader of Excellence for 6 consecutive years! The Better Business Bureau has given us an A+ rating for the past 5 years too! We are rated in the top 1% of all agencies nationally!  

Are you looking for a RN opportunity 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 and you can provide one on one care? 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 employees uphold A Higher Standard.

What We Offer:

• Variety of assignments, procedures and treatments
• Flexible schedules
• Days, weekend and evening opportunities, in client homes
• One to one client care
• Working with a Joint Commission accredited agency
• Continuing education
• Weekly pay with direct deposit option

Job Duties:

• Utilizes current nursing practices to provide total patient care while focusing on the needs of the patient and exemplifying the service excellence goals of care, concern, respect and cooperation.  As a contributing member of a health care team, functions in the role of patient advocate by being in the position of initial contact for patient-related issues
• Patient Assessment - Functions in the role of patient advocate by being in the position of initial contact for patient-related issues. Clarifies and implements physician orders by administering medications and performing/ordering treatments and testing as prescribed by the physician
• Patient Care - Reviews and evaluates plan of care, obtains information from patient and/or family, and adds to plan of care as appropriate.  Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team, the patient, and family to promote efficient patient care.  Provides for the physical, cultural and psychosocial needs of the patient and family.  Integrates evidence-based practice and professional standards whenever possible. Serves as a champion for patient safety by continually observing and monitoring the clinical environment and assuring that safety goals and standards are considered when providing care in the practice setting
• Communication - Performs required documentation and communicates in a competent and effective manner to meet patient and/or family needs and regulatory requirements. Protects confidentiality of patient's Personal Health Information (PHI)
• Work Flow - Assists with the daily oversight of other clinical staff (other nurse and non-nurse staff members) when directed by the manager to maximize work flow in the practice. Provides feedback to the manager when requested regarding work-related skills of non-licensed personnel. Serves as a mentor and preceptor for new staff and as a constant resource to non-licensed or non-nurse personnel. Remains flexible with work assignments throughout the clinical site to assure appropriate coverage to meet staffing and patient care needs

Requirements:

• Current and unrestricted RN license in Illinois
• Must have at least 1 year of hospital experience.
• Have experience with clients on ventilators and maintaining the settings.
• Must have experience with tracheotomy care and suctioning.
• Must work overnights.
• Report changes/abnormalities to family & physician.
• Ability to crush prescribed medications.
• Ability to assist with nebulizer treatments.
• Perform dressing change.
• Must be able to work 12-hour shifts including weekends:  7:00 AM – 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Proof of eligibility to work in the US
• Reliable car / auto insurance
• Clean background and criminal record
• Recent Physical, TB/Chest X-ray on record