RN/LPN - Private Duty Home Care Nurse

Place 2B Properties; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus

Weekly pay with direct deposit

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

24/7 on-call clinical team

Job summary

BrightStar Care of Lafayette is hiring experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) for full-time private duty nursing opportunities in Lafayette, IN. You will provide one-on-one skilled nursing care in the patient’s home, focusing on personalized care and strong patient-family relationships.

Role offers meaningful, consistent full-time opportunities with a sign-on bonus for eligible nurses, competitive pay, and benefits.

Qualifications

• Active Indiana RN or LPN license
• Minimum 1 year nursing experience
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one skilled nursing care per physician orders and plan of care
• Administer medications and treatments safely
• Monitor vital signs and perform nursing assessments
• Document assessments and patient responses in EHR
• Communicate with clinical team and family
• Follow infection-control procedures and HIPAA requirements

Skills

Nursing assessment

Clinical judgment

Communication

Documentation

Education

Indiana RN or LPN license

Graduate of accredited nursing program

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

Electronic Health Record

Job description

Up to $5,000 Sign-On Bonus for Eligible Nurses

Private Duty Nursing | One-on-One Patient Care | Lafayette, IN

Are you an experienced nurse who wants more time with each patient and a schedule that better fits your life?

BrightStar Care of Lafayette is hiring compassionate and dependable Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) for full-time private duty nursing opportunities.

As a private duty nurse, you will provide personalized, one-on-one skilled nursing care in a patient’s home. Instead of managing several patients at once, you can focus on one patient throughout your shift, build a meaningful relationship with the patient and family, and deliver care tailored to their individual needs.

Position Details

• Full-time private duty nursing opportunities
• One-on-one patient care
• Care provided in patients’ homes
• Lafayette, Indiana
• Available schedules vary by patient assignment
• Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible nurses; terms and eligibility requirements apply

What You’ll Do

• Provide one-on-one skilled nursing care according to physician orders and the individualized plan of care
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately
• Monitor vital signs and complete appropriate nursing assessments
• Observe, recognize, and respond to changes in the patient’s condition
• Provide wound care and other skilled nursing interventions based on patient needs
• Implement the plan of care within your nursing scope of practice
• Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and unexpected changes in condition
• Accurately document assessments, treatments, interventions, and patient responses in the electronic health record
• Communicate with the clinical team, physicians, and other healthcare professionals
• Educate and support patients, families, and primary caregivers
• Follow infection-control procedures, safety standards, and all applicable regulatory requirements
• Protect patient dignity, privacy, and HIPAA rights

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted Indiana Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse license
• At least one year of professional nursing experience required
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Current CPR or Basic Life Support certification
• Strong nursing assessment and clinical judgment skills
• Ability to work independently in a home-based care environment
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Dependable, professional, and patient-focused
• Comfortable using electronic health record technology
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation
• Ability to pass required background, drug, and health screenings
• Ability to lift, reposition, and assist patients according to the physical requirements of the assignment

Why Nurses Choose BrightStar Care

• Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible nurses
• Weekly pay with direct deposit
• Meaningful one-on-one patient care
• Consistent full-time opportunities
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees
• Paid time off
• Free training and clinical skill development
• Support from a 24/7 on-call clinical team
• Employee referral bonuses
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Supportive leadership that values your experience and contributions

BrightStar Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.