Registered Nurse (Weekend Package)

BrightStar Care Iowa; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

BrightStar Care of Iowa is seeking a part-time Weekend Package Registered Nurse to conduct initial assessments, develop individualized care plans, and provide ongoing clinical oversight for home-based clients, including those receiving home infusion therapy. The role requires IV therapy, vascular access care, and education for clients and families.

Travel within the greater Des Moines area is expected, with weekend coverage and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to promote quality,

Qualifications

• Active Iowa Registered Nurse license in good standing with BLS/CPR.
• Home health, infusion, hospice, or geriatric nursing experience.
• IV therapy experience including peripheral IV and central line care.
• Proficiency in patient education, wound care, and documentation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with clients and teams.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple cases with sound clinical judgment.
• Travel within the greater Des Moines area and home environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing clinical assessments and develop plans of care.
• Administer IV medications and therapies and monitor patient status.
• Start and maintain IVs; manage PICC lines and ports as needed.
• Program and troubleshoot infusion pumps and ensure infusion safety.
• Educate clients and caregivers on disease management and home care procedures.
• Provide weekend clinical coverage and support for field staff.

Skills

IV therapy

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Time management

Travel to client homes

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Infusion certification (CRNI) preferred

Job description

BrightStar Care of Iowa is a locally owned, full-service home care agency providing medical and non-medical services to individuals of all ages in the comfort of their homes. Every client receives RN-led care, including an initial assessment, a personalized care plan, and ongoing clinical oversight, which sets the agency apart from many other home care providers. Caregivers are thoroughly screened, highly trained, and matched to clients based on both clinical needs and personal compatibility. BrightStar Care is part of a nationally recognized, Joint Commission–accredited franchise consistently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500, reflecting a strong commitment to quality. The team is available 24/7 to support families navigating aging, illness, recovery, or disability, offering both skilled nursing and companion care and delivering peace of mind along with care.

Role Description

This is a part-time, Weekend Package Registered Nurse role based in West Des Moines, IA. The Registered Nurse will conduct comprehensive initial assessments, develop individualized plans of care, and provide ongoing clinical oversight for clients receiving home-based services, including clients receiving home infusion therapy. Day-to-day responsibilities include administering medications, IV therapies, and treatments; managing vascular access devices; monitoring and documenting client conditions; infusion pharmacies, and other healthcare professionals; and educating clients and families on disease management, infusion safety, and home care procedures. The role also involves collaborating with the local team to promote quality, safety, and continuity of care across all shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing clinical assessments; develop and update individualized plans of care.
• Administer IV medications and fluids, including antibiotics, hydration, and TPN, per physician orders and agency protocols.
• Start and maintain peripheral IVs; provide care and maintenance for PICC lines, midlines, and implanted ports, including dressing changes, flushing, and site assessment.
• Program and troubleshoot ambulatory and elastomeric infusion pumps.
• Monitor clients for infusion-related complications (infiltration, phlebitis, infection, occlusion, adverse reactions) and respond appropriately.
• Teach clients and caregivers line care, pump use, and signs to report.
• Administer medications and treatments, provide wound care, and complete accurate, timely documentation.
• Provide weekend clinical coverage and support for field staff and client needs.

Qualifications

• Active Iowa Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing; current BLS/CPR certification.
• Experience in home health, home infusion, hospice, medical-surgical, or geriatric nursing, with strong clinical assessment and care planning skills.
• IV therapy experience, including peripheral IV insertion and central line (PICC, midline, port) care and maintenance.
• Proficiency in patient education, medication administration, wound care, and documentation within electronic or paper health records.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills for working with clients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple cases, including time management and sound clinical judgment under pressure.
• Comfort providing care in client homes, including travel within the greater Des Moines area and adapting to varied home environments.
• Demonstrated commitment to infection control, aseptic technique, safety standards, and compliance with state and federal home care regulations.
• High level of professionalism, reliability, and ethical practice; willingness to participate in ongoing training and quality improvement.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing; BSN preferred. CRNI or infusion certification a plus.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to meet agency background and health screening requirements.