Registered Nurse (RN) Home Health (PRN)

Registered Nurse (RN) Home Health (PRN)

Nurturing Home Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) Home Health (PRN) to provide high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals in their homes in Houston, TX. The RN will perform skilled nursing visits, complete patient assessments, develop and implement care plans, and collaborate with physicians, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate is clinically skilled, self-motivated, and committed to delivering exceptional home healthcare services while maintaining compliance with Medicare regulations, agency standards, and professional nursing practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments in the home setting.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized care plans based on patient needs.
• Provide skilled nursing services, including wound care, medication management, disease management, and patient education.
• Evaluate patient progress and communicate changes in condition to physicians and appropriate healthcare providers.
• Complete start-of-care, recertification, resumption-of-care, transfer, and discharge assessments.
• Accurately complete OASIS documentation as required.
• Educate patients and caregivers regarding medications, treatments, disease processes, and safety measures.
• Coordinate care with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Ensure compliance with agency policies, Medicare guidelines, and professional nursing standards.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation within the electronic medical record system.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences and care coordination meetings.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and patient satisfaction goals.
• Respond appropriately to patient needs and changes in health status.
• Promote patient independence, safety, and overall well-being.

Required Qualifications:

• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Texas.
• Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience required.
• Previous Home Health experience preferred.
• OASIS experience or willingness to complete training.
• Knowledge of Medicare regulations and home health standards.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple patient visits efficiently.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license.
• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Proficiency with electronic medical record systems and documentation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two or more years of Home Health nursing experience.
• Experience with WellSky (Kinnser) or similar Home Health EMR systems.
• Strong knowledge of Medicare Conditions of Participation (CoPs).
• Experience managing chronic disease populations.
• Wound care certification or advanced clinical training.
• Bilingual abilities (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Experience working with geriatric and medically complex patients.
• BSN preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to travel frequently between patient homes within the assigned service area.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and reach during patient visits.
• Ability to lift, transfer, or assist patients as needed, up to 50 pounds with appropriate support.
• Ability to use nursing equipment and perform clinical procedures safely.
• Ability to sit for extended periods while completing documentation.
• Visual acuity sufficient to assess patients and review medical records.
• Manual dexterity required for documentation, medication administration, and nursing procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
• Ability to work in varying home environments and conditions.