Registered Nurse - Infusions and Wound Care

Join the BrightStar Team as a Registered Nurse (RN) and Shine! 

Are you an RN looking for a rewarding position with a homecare agency that truly cares about both its employees and clients?

BrightStar Care of Pensacola is looking for compassionate, hard-working, and reliable RNs to care for our INFUSION and WOUND CARE clients in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Walton County.

Job description:

The infusion/wound care nurse is responsible for the assessment, treatment, and ongoing management of patients with wounds and those requiring infusion therapy. This role involves collaborating with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.

Wound Assessment and Management:

• Conduct thorough assessments of wounds, including wound, appearance, size, depth, and characteristics.
• Identify factors contributing to delayed wound healing and develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Cleanse and dress wounds as prescribed, while using aseptic techniques.
• Apply dressings, topical medications, and other wound care products as prescribed.
• Monitor wound healing progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly and educate patients on wound care techniques, prevention strategies, and signs of complications.

Infusion Therapy Administration:

• Administer intravenous (IV) medications, fluids, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.
• Ensure the proper selection, insertion, and maintenance of vascular access devices (e.g., peripheral IV lines, central venous catheters).
• Monitor patients during infusion therapy for adverse reactions, complications, and educate patients and caregivers on infusion therapy procedures, potential side effects, and self-care measures.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate with physicians, wound care specialists, and other healthcare team members to develop comprehensive care plans.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and caregivers regarding treatment plans, progress, and follow-up care instructions.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and timely in electronic medical records.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and case conferences to review patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent experience/training from an accredited nursing institution(preferred).
• Current unrestricted RN license in the state of practice.
• Certification in wound care and/or infusion therapy preferred (e.g., Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing Certification, Infusion Nursing Certification).
• Minimum of 2-3 years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in wound care and infusion therapy settings.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency in electronic medical records and basic computer skills.

What We Offer our Registered Nurses (RN):

• Weekly pay w/direct deposit.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Paid training.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state, or locally protected class.

Job Type: PRN

Benefits:

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Travel reimbursement

Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

Home Health

Physical setting:

Outpatient

Supplemental schedule:

On call

Work Location: On the road

Equal Opportunity Employer 

BrightStar Care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status under federal, state, or l