What are the responsibilities and job description for the Private Duty Nurse- 12-Hour Shifts position at Brightstar Care of Chicago and La Grange?
Private Duty RN | Days & Overnights | Trach, Vent & G-Tube Experience Required
BrightStar Care of Chicago and La Grange is seeking compassionate and experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) to provide one-on-one private duty nursing care to clients in the comfort of their home in the Chicago Area.
We are looking for dependable nurses who are confident caring for medically complex clients and have hands-on experience with tracheostomies, ventilators, and G-tubes.
Schedule12-hour shifts available:
- Day shifts
- Overnight shifts
- Weekday and weekend opportunities
- Full-time and part-time opportunities may be available
Typical shifts: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM and 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Why Join Our Team?- 12-hour shifts – Days and/or overnights available
- Weekly Pay
- Full Benefits Package for Full-Time Staff
- Consistent, one-on-one patient care
- Work in a home environment rather than a hospital or facility
- Competitive pay
- Flexible scheduling
- Supportive clinical team
- Opportunities for additional hours
- Make a meaningful difference in the life of a client and their family
As a Private Duty RN, you will provide skilled nursing care and support to a medically complex client in their home.
Responsibilities include:
- Provide one-on-one skilled nursing care during 12-hour shifts
- Manage and monitor tracheostomy (Trach) care
- Provide care for clients requiring mechanical ventilation (Vent)
- Perform G-tube/enteral feeding and medication administration
- Monitor respiratory status, vital signs, oxygen saturation, and overall condition
- Administer medications and treatments as ordered
- Perform assessments and recognize changes in the client's condition
- Follow individualized physician orders and plan of care
- Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Provide suctioning and respiratory treatments as ordered
- Maintain a safe and clean care environment
- Communicate changes in condition to the appropriate clinical team
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, family members, and other members of the care team
- Provide compassionate support to the client and family
- Follow all agency policies, procedures, and applicable nursing standards
Required:
- Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment (Illinois)
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- Previous experience providing private duty nursing, home health, ICU, critical care, or other high-acuity nursing care
- Hands-on experience with:
- Tracheostomy care
- Mechanical ventilators
- G-tubes / enteral feeding
- Strong assessment and clinical judgment skills
- Ability to work independently in a home setting
- Reliable transportation
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- Negative TB Test
- CPR Certification
- Cleared to Work Physical
Experience with any of the following is a plus:
- Pediatric nursing
- Adult complex care
- Respiratory care
- Ventilator-dependent clients
- Trach changes and maintenance
- Suctioning
- Oxygen therapy
- Enteral feeding
- Seizure management
- Medication administration
- Private duty nursing
- Home health nursing
- ICU or critical care
The ideal candidate is a confident, dependable RN who enjoys providing personalized care and building a strong relationship with their client and family. You should be comfortable working independently, managing complex medical needs, and responding appropriately to changes in condition.
If you are an RN looking for a rewarding private duty nursing position with consistent 12-hour shifts, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply today to join our team and make a difference—one client at a time.
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 local protected class.