Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Brown's Jeep Chrysler Dodge Ram Fiat Alfa Romeo; Town of Jackson (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Weekly pay

Flexible schedule

Travel time reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Joint Commission accredited

We promote from within

Job summary

BrightStar Care in Wisconsin is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct patient care in home health settings. You will implement care plans, document actions, and collaborate with the nursing team to ensure high-quality, compassionate care for clients.

This role offers a flexible schedule, paid training, and opportunities for advancement within the agency. You’ll work with a supportive team under Nursing Oversight, delivering comfort and independence to clients in their

Qualifications

• LPN license in Wisconsin is required.
• Graduate of NLN-accredited practical or vocational nursing program.
• 1 year nursing experience preferred; home health preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Valid driver's license with reliable transportation; auto insurance if transporting clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care per the Nurse Practice Act with sound judgment.
• Implement plan of care initiated by the registered nurse.
• Document accurately and in a timely manner per the nursing process.
• Conduct ongoing client assessments.
• Provide education and emotional support to client and family.
• Observe client condition and report to the registered nurse.
• Assist with discharge or transfer as needed.
• Administer medications per orders and monitor for adverse reactions.
• Coordinate home health services with other disciplines.
• Perform wound care and infection control.

Skills

Licensed Practical Nurse

Home health care

Patient care

Documentation

HIPAA compliance

Education

NLN-accredited practical or vocational nursing program

Job description

Are you looking for a job 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? We are proud to offer you the opportunity to pursue your passion at your own level, on a flexible schedule, and with the recognition you need. Come work for us and see how BrightStar Care employees uphold A Higher Standard.

What We Offer:

• Paid Training
• Employee recognition program where earned stars may be redeemed for gift cards
• Joint Commission accredited
• We offer flexible work schedules on a variety of assignments, procedures, and treatments
• Part of a team with Director of Nursing Oversight
• Employee referral bonus
• Travel time reimbursement
• Weekly pay
• Flexible schedule (make your own standard schedule‑as many or as few hours as you desire)
• We promote from within
• Home Care Pulse Employer of Choice
• Variety of in‑home and assisted living assignments, procedures, and treatments
• Mobile time tracking and care notes, employees can easily clock in and out for work right from a mobile device

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as defined under the state Nurse Practice Act using sound judgment and critical thinking.
• Implement plan of care and treatment initiated by the registered nurse.
• 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.
• Observe client condition and accurately report to the registered nurse.
• Assist the registered nurse with client discharge or transfer.
• Assess and provide client and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis.
• 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.
• Recognize the need for and institute emergency measures in a rapid and appropriate manner, when indicated.
• Participate in coordination of home health services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines (i.e., PT, OT, ST, Dietician) to the Director of Nursing or registered nurse supervisor.
• Perform wound care.
• Perform all skills, treatments and procedures competently in accordance to the scope of practice as defined in the Nurse Practice Act in the state of clinical practice and adheres to the policies, procedures and protocols of the agency.
• Follow principles of infection control and Universal Precautions.
• Identify and participate in performance improvement activities.
• Use equipment properly and in a safe manner.
• Providing assistance with daily tasks, including but not limited to: feeding, hoyer lift, bathing, dressing, meal preparation, linen changes, and light housekeeping.

Requirements

• Graduated from a National League of Nursing accredited practical or vocational school of nursing.
• Unencumbered license as a Practical Nurse in Wisconsin.
• 1 year of nursing experience preferred. Community, home health or medical/surgical experience preferred.
• Comply with the state nurse practice act.
• Comply with accepted professional standards of practice.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong clinical skills.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to deal tactfully with clients, other team members and community.
• Treat clients, team members and the public with courtesy, respect and presents a positive public image.
• Empathy for the needs of the client.
• Works as a team member.
• Self‑directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision after initial training.
• Licensed driver with reliable transportation.
• Auto insurance in accordance with the organization’s requirements if transporting clients.
• Ensures confidentiality and security of the client’s medical information (HIPAA).
• Ability to work on weekends, nights and holidays is a plus.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English and communicate effectively.
• 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 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.