Home Health Nurse RN

Altruist Home Care Solutions is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive home health and hospice care to patients in the Dallas-Fort Worth and East Texas region. In this role, you will manage a caseload of patients, delivering skilled nursing care in the home setting while coordinating with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team.

Clinical Setting

You will work in patients' homes within a 30-mile radius of the corporate office located at 12660 Coit Rd. Suite 200, Dallas, Texas 75251. This is not a hybrid role; you must be able to commute to the Dallas office and be onsite as required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient cases and prepare and implement individualized treatment and case management plans
• Perform accurate OASIS collection and ensure medication profiles remain current
• Ensure lab values are reported to the physician in a timely manner
• Provide general nursing care to patients in the home setting
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and approved nursing techniques
• Take vital signs including temperature, pulse, and blood pressure to detect deviations from normal
• Document nursing history and physical assessments for assigned patients
• Observe patients, record significant conditions and reactions, and notify supervisors and physicians of patient status and reactions to treatments
• Maintain awareness of patient comfort and safety needs
• Respond to life-saving situations based on nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol
• Initiate patient education plans according to individualized patient needs as prescribed by physician and company policy
• Confer with health team members individually and in conferences to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning and coordinating treatment programs
• Explain procedures and treatments to patients to gain cooperation and understanding
• Prepare and maintain written case records, reports, and forms
• Participate in weekly case conferences and case manager meetings
• Complete all documentation within 24 hours of visits, 7 days per week
• Participate in quality improvement activities

Required Qualifications

• Current and valid Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience
• Minimum 1-2 years of hospice experience
• Current and valid Texas driver's license
• Proof of current and valid auto insurance
• Proof of TB skin test result
• Personally owned automobile that is insured in accordance with state and organization requirements and is in good working order
• Ability to commute to the Dallas office and be onsite
• Proficiency with OASIS admissions for home health patients
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with the Altruist team, patients, and referral sources
• Impeccable work history with professional references
• Willingness to see patients in the assigned coverage area
• Compliance with accepted professional standards and practice
• Good verbal, written communication, and organization skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 years of home health experience
• Working knowledge of various EMR systems such as Careficient, Winnolas, or HomeCare Homebase
• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, nursing, or a related field
• Previous experience in a healthcare or administrative role
• Strong understanding of healthcare terminology, regulations, and practices

Licenses and Certifications

• Current and valid Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Current and valid Texas driver's license
• Current CPR certification
• TB skin test result

Education

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, nursing, or a related field is preferred

Employment Type

Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN positions are available.

Travel Requirements

Candidates must be willing to travel within a 30-mile radius of the corporate office to provide care to patients in assigned coverage areas.