Registered Nurse - Infusions & Short Skilled Visits

Company: BrightStar Care
Location: Pensacola
Posted on: April 15, 2024

Job Description:

Join the BrightStar Team -as an Infusion -Registered Nurse (RN) -and -Shine! -
Do you enjoy spending more time with your patients? -Our -RN's bring -compassion and comfort to home care by -giving -personalized One-to-One -care that makes a noticeable difference in the lives of our patients. - -Our nurses are the heart of our company -- the -BrightSTARS -to -our patients. -
BrightStar Care of Pensacola is looking for compassionate, hard-working, and reliable RNs to care for our Infusion clients in the -Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Walton County.
Job description:
The infusion/wound care nurse is responsible for the assessment, treatment, and ongoing management of patients with wounds and those requiring infusion therapy. This role involves collaborating with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs. -
Registered Nurse (RN) -Responsibilities: -

• Provide -1:1 care in the patient's home. -
• Implement treatment and plan of care using sound judgment and critical thinking. -
• Maintain -accurate, detailed, and -timely -documentation consistent with the care plan and nursing processes. -
• Perform all skills, treatments, and procedures to the scope of practice defined in the Nurse Practice Act in the state of clinical practice and adhere to the -company -policy, procedures, and protocols. -
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  Wound Assessment and Management:
  • Conduct thorough assessments of wounds, including wound, appearance, size, depth, and characteristics.
  • Identify factors contributing to delayed wound healing and develop appropriate treatment plans.
  • Cleanse and dress wounds as prescribed, while using aseptic techniques.
  • Apply dressings, topical medications, and other wound care products as prescribed.
  • Monitor wound healing progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly and educate patients on wound care techniques, prevention strategies, and signs of complications.
    Infusion Therapy Administration:
    • Administer intravenous (IV) medications, fluids, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.
    • Ensure the proper selection, insertion, and maintenance of vascular access devices (e.g., peripheral IV lines, central venous catheters).
    • Monitor patients during infusion therapy for adverse reactions, complications, and educate patients and caregivers on infusion therapy procedures, potential side effects, and self-care measures.
    • We also offer a variety of short skilled skilled visits such as wound care, sticks, tech and trains, etc...
      Collaboration and Communication:
      • Collaborate with physicians, wound care specialists, and other healthcare team members to develop comprehensive care plans.
      • Communicate effectively with patients, families, and caregivers regarding treatment plans, progress, and follow-up care instructions.
      • Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and timely in electronic medical records.
      • Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and case conferences to review patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
        Here are some of -the -perks: -
        • Weekly pay w/direct deposit -
        • Flexible -scheduling -
        • Growth opportunities -
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          Registered Nurse (RN) -Qualifications: -
          • An unencumbered license as a -Registered Nurse (RN) -in the state where care is -provided -
          • Minimum of (1) year -nursing experience -
          • Excellent problem-solving skills and organizational and multi-tasking skills -
          • In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (sanitation, decontamination, etc.) and willingness to -follow them at all -times -
          • Up-to-date Level 2 AHCA Background, Valid Driver's License, Auto Insurance, BLS CPR card, and an up-to-date TB skin test or Chest X-Ray -
          • Must be able to stand, walk, squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, push, and -pull -
          • Must be able to lift or transfer up to 50 -pounds - -Candidate must have -demonstrated -alignment and experience in successfully living the -BrightStar Care Core Values: -
            • Be Open and Honest: -Approachable, Fun, Unflappable, Kind, Empathetic -
            • Serve with Passion: -Help First, Confident Yet Humble, For the Greater Good, Make a Real Difference -
            • Do the Right Thing: -Honest, Ethical, Tell the Truth -
            • Do What You Say: -On Time, Finish What You Start, Accountable, Take Responsibility -
            • Make it Great: -Continuous Improvement, Exceed Expectations, Bring Out the Best in Others, Detail Oriented - -Equal Opportunity Employer -
              BrightStar Care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to -maintaining -a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.------BrightStar Care -participates -in E-Verify. -Disability Accommodation -For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email -. - -

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