Home Health wound experience LVN needed in Prosper

BrightStar Care of Plano / North Dallas · Richardson, TX Full Time

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Job Description

Benefits: Paid Weekly W2 Training & development Now Hiring LVNs – Prosper, TX | Wound Vac Experience Required BrightStar Care is currently seeking compassionate and skilled LVNs to join our team in Prosper, TX. We are specifically looking for nurses with wound vac experience who are confident providing high-quality, attentive care in the home setting. Location: Prosper, TX Position Highlights: One-on-one patient care Supportive clinical team Flexible scheduling opportunities Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a patient’s daily life Responsibilities: Wound vac management and monitoring Skilled nursing care in the home setting Medication administration and treatments Monitoring and documenting patient condition Communicating with physicians, families, and care teams Ensuring patient comfort, safety, and quality of care Requirements: Current Texas LVN license in good standing Wound vac experience required Strong clinical assessment and communication skills Home health or private duty experience preferred Current CPR certification preferred Reliable transportation At BrightStar Care, we are committed to providing exceptional care while supporting our nurses with a positive and professional work environment. If you are a dependable, compassionate LVN with wound vac experience looking for a rewarding opportunity, we would love to connect with you. Apply today and take the next step in your nursing career! BrightStar Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does 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.

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What Most Job Listings Don’t Tell You

General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Nursing roles in senior living are fundamentally different from hospital nursing. Most positions involve building long-term relationships with the same residents over months or years rather than cycling through new patients every shift. Facilities in the DFW area typically require an active Texas RN or LVN license, current CPR/BLS certification, and many prefer at least one year of geriatric or long-term care experience.

Shift patterns vary widely — some facilities run traditional 8-hour shifts (day, evening, night), while others use 12-hour rotations. Weekend and holiday coverage is almost always part of the schedule. The nurse-to-resident ratio in assisted living is generally more favorable than in hospitals, but you will likely be the highest-level clinical staff on the floor during your shift, which means more autonomy and more responsibility for clinical judgment calls.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the DFW area.

A typical shift starts with medication pass and resident assessments. You will review overnight notes from the previous shift, check vitals for residents on your watch list, and coordinate with CNAs on any changes in condition. Mid-shift usually involves documentation, family communication, and working with physicians on care plan updates — often by phone or telehealth rather than in-person rounds.

Depending on the facility, you may also handle admissions paperwork, manage wound care, supervise medication techs, and respond to emergencies. The documentation load in senior living is significant — state surveys and compliance requirements mean thorough charting is non-negotiable. Many nurses in this setting say the most rewarding part is knowing their residents personally and being able to notice subtle changes that a rotating hospital nurse might miss.

DFW Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Registered Nurse positions in the DFW metroplex area earn a median wage of $48.76/hr ($101,421/yr). The typical range is $39.25 – $53.19/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $73,403/yr

DFW Median $101,421/yr

Experienced (90th) $129,709/yr

vs. National Median +4.0%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by DFW Senior Living Guide.