Home Health Registered Nurse (RN)

BrightStar Care is seeking a Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) to provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes throughout Terrell, TX and the surrounding service area. This role offers the opportunity to deliver meaningful, one-on-one care with clinical variety and autonomy, working closely with patients, families, and an interdisciplinary care team to support recovery and independence.

Responsibilities

Clinical Care and Patient Assessment

• Complete Start of Care (SOC), Recertification, Resumption of Care, Evaluation, and Discharge visits
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and develop individualized plans of care
• Monitor patient conditions and communicate changes in health status to the care team
• Support patients recovering from hospitalization, managing chronic conditions, or requiring ongoing skilled nursing care
• Promote patient safety, independence, and quality of life in the home setting

Skilled Nursing Services

• Provide skilled nursing procedures based on patient needs and physician orders
• Perform wound assessments and wound care, including monitoring healing progress and recognizing signs of infection or complications
• Provide catheter care and management, including urinary catheter care and patient/caregiver education
• Perform laboratory specimen collection and lab draws as ordered
• Administer medications and monitor effectiveness and potential adverse reactions
• Assist with disease management and post-hospital recovery
• Provide infection prevention and control education
• Monitor medical conditions and appropriately escalate changes in condition

Care Coordination

• Coordinate care with physicians, therapists, patients, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to promote continuity of care
• Participate in case conferences and care plan updates
• Communicate patient progress, concerns, and changes in condition to appropriate care team members

Therapy Evaluations and Referrals

• Assess patients for appropriate home health services
• Identify needs for Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), and Speech Therapy (ST)
• Coordinate therapy evaluations and ongoing services as appropriate

Patient and Caregiver Education

• Provide education on disease processes and symptom management
• Educate on medication management, wound care, and catheter care
• Teach infection prevention and fall prevention strategies
• Provide guidance on home safety, self-management strategies, and medical equipment use
• Educate patients and caregivers on when to report changes in condition

Documentation and Compliance

• Complete accurate and timely electronic documentation
• Maintain thorough clinical records and care plans
• Follow home health regulations, agency policies, and professional nursing standards
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality
• Ensure care is provided according to physician orders and the established plan of care

Required Qualifications

• Current Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Minimum one year of nursing experience
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Valid driver's license
• Reliable transportation and current auto insurance

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous home health experience
• Experience completing Start of Care (SOC) assessments
• Wound care experience
• Catheter care experience
• Experience with lab draws and specimen collection
• Knowledge of Medicare home health guidelines
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR)

Work Location

Care is provided in patients' homes throughout Terrell, TX and the surrounding service area.

Schedule and Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• Competitive pay
• Mileage reimbursement, if applicable
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Supportive clinical team
• Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients and families