LPN – Skilled Home Care

Business Draft, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

BrightStar Care of Fort Wayne is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide one-on-one home care in Fort Wayne, IN. You will work in clients’ homes with clinical leadership support and flexible day, evening, night, and weekend shifts.

This role emphasizes patient relationships, independent work in the home, and adherence to HIPAA and safety standards, with ongoing training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Indiana LPN license.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Ability to complete required background and employment screenings.
• Ability to meet agency health, competency, and credentialing requirements.
• Reliable transportation to the client’s home.
• Strong clinical observation, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while staying connected with the clinical team.
• Dependability, sound judgment, and respect for patient privacy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-on-one skilled nursing care in clients’ homes.
• Monitor vital signs, symptoms, and patient responses.
• Complete nursing observations and assessments within scope.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• Provide respiratory care, including tracheostomy care and oxygen therapy.
• Administer enteral feedings and medications as ordered.
• Perform wound care and other nursing interventions.
• Notify clinicians of status changes and escalate when needed.
• Follow emergency procedures and infection-control guidelines.
• Document accurately and timely in clinical records.
• Communicate with families, physicians, therapists, and leadership.
• Support patient and caregiver education and care-plan updates.

Skills

Clinical observation

Communication

Documentation

Independence

HIPAA compliance

Education

Indiana LPN license

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Private Duty Nursing – One-on-One Home Care

Location: Fort Wayne, IN 46802

Pay: $30.00–$37.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-time, part-time, and PRN

Schedule: Day, evening, night, and weekend shifts available

Provide focused care. Build meaningful relationships.

BrightStar Care of Fort Wayne is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide one-on-one private duty skilled nursing care in clients’ homes in Fort Wayne, IN.

This opportunity allows you to focus on an individual patient, learn their routines, and develop a trusting relationship with their family. You’ll work independently in the home with support from experienced clinical leadership.

Pay and Scheduling

• $30.00–$37.00 per hour, based on experience, credentials, and shift requirements
• Full-time, part-time, and PRN assignments in Fort Wayne, IN
• Day, evening, night, and weekend opportunities
• Flexible scheduling based on available client assignments
• Opportunities for additional shifts

Required Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Indiana Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Ability to complete required background and employment screenings
• Ability to meet agency health, competency, and credentialing requirements
• Reliable transportation to the client’s home
• Strong clinical observation, communication, and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently while staying connected with the clinical team
• Dependability, sound judgment, and respect for patient privacy

Preferred Experience

• Private duty nursing or home health care
• Caring for medically complex patients
• Tracheostomy care, suctioning, oxygen therapy, or enteral feeding
• Managing complex medication regimens
• Respiratory, pediatric, step-down, or long-term acute-care experience
• Additional specialty training relevant to assigned clients

Your Nursing Responsibilities

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will provide care according to physician orders and the individualized plan of care, within your scope of practice and demonstrated competencies.

• Deliver personalized, one-on-one skilled nursing care.
• Monitor vital signs, symptoms, and patient responses.
• Complete nursing observations and assessments within your scope.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• Provide ordered respiratory care, including tracheostomy care, suctioning, and oxygen therapy.
• Administer enteral feedings and medications as ordered.
• Perform wound care and other assigned nursing interventions.
• Recognize changes in condition and promptly notify the appropriate clinician.
• Follow emergency procedures when urgent concerns arise.
• Complete accurate, timely clinical documentation.
• Communicate with families, physicians, therapists, case managers, and agency leadership.
• Reinforce patient and caregiver education.
• Contribute observations to care-plan updates.
• Follow infection‑control procedures, safety standards, and HIPAA requirements.

Why Join BrightStar Care?

• Dedicated one‑on‑one patient care
• Responsive clinical leadership
• Flexible employment and scheduling options
• Ongoing training and competency development
• A team that values your nursing skills and clinical judgment
• Meaningful relationships with patients and families

Benefits for Eligible Employees

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off

BrightStar Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.