Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Home Health
Location: Lafayette, IN
Job Type: Full-time and Part-time
Hours: Guaranteed 40 hours per week for full-time employees; flexible part-time schedules available
Pay Schedule: Weekly pay
Are you a Licensed Practical Nurse looking for full-time stability or a flexible part-time nursing opportunity?
BrightStar Care of Lafayette is hiring experienced Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to provide skilled, one-on-one nursing care in patients’ homes. We offer guaranteed 40-hour schedules for full-time nurses, flexible part-time opportunities, weekly pay, supportive clinical leadership, and the chance to make a direct difference in patients’ health, comfort, and independence.
Qualifications
- Active and unrestricted Indiana Licensed Practical Nurse license
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Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program
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At least one year of professional nursing experience required
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Home health, private duty, skilled nursing, or direct patient care experience preferred
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Strong clinical observation and documentation skills
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Demonstrated competency performing nursing treatments within the LPN scope of practice
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Ability to work independently in a variety of home environments
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Excellent communication, reliability, and time-management skills
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Comfortable using electronic health record technology
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Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation
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Ability to satisfy all required employment and health screenings
Key Responsibilities
- Provide skilled nursing care in patients’ homes according to physician orders and the established plan of care
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Implement RN-developed plans of care accurately and consistently
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Perform nursing procedures, treatments, and other clinical services permitted within the LPN scope of practice
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Administer medications and injections safely and accurately
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Perform wound care, specimen collection, disease monitoring, and other ordered treatments
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Monitor vital signs, symptoms, and overall patient condition
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Recognize changes in condition and promptly report or escalate concerns to the supervising RN or Director of Nursing
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Complete accurate, thorough, and timely electronic documentation
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Communicate with the Director of Nursing, Nurse Managers, physicians, and other members of the care team
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Reinforce patient and family education regarding medications, treatments, safety, and health management
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Follow infection-control practices, clinical protocols, company policies, and the Indiana Nurse Practice Act
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Promote patient comfort, safety, dignity, independence, and optimal outcomes
Why Join BrightStar Care?
- Guaranteed 40 hours per week for full-time nurses
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Flexible part-time scheduling opportunities
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Weekly pay
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Meaningful one-on-one patient care
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Supportive and responsive clinical leadership
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Paid orientation and training
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Continuing education and professional development
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Positive, team-oriented workplace
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Opportunities to expand your home health and skilled nursing experience
Benefits for Eligible Employees
- Health insurance
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Dental insurance
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Vision insurance
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401(k) retirement plan
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Paid time off
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Paid training and continuing education
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Employee referral bonuses
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Available performance-based incentives
If you are an experienced LPN, home health nurse, private duty nurse, or skilled nursing professional seeking a dependable full-time or part-time opportunity in Lafayette, we would love to speak with you.
Apply today and help BrightStar Care of Lafayette deliver a Higher Standard of Care.
BrightStar Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
