PRN Registered Nurse- Home Care and Client Education

Job Description

Job Description

PRN Registered Nurse (RN) – Home Care & Client Education ComForCare Home Care – North Austin
Position Type: PRN / As Needed

ComForCare Home Care – North Austin is seeking an experienced and compassionate PRN Registered Nurse (RN) with a background in home care and geriatric care .

This is a flexible, as-needed position focused on client assessments, start of care, RN delegation, education, care coordination, and clinical support . This is not a traditional bedside or Private Duty Nursing (PDN) position.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct initial client assessments and start-of-care visits as needed.

• Develop, review, and update individualized care plans .

• Perform RN delegation , when appropriate and permitted under Texas regulations, including caregiver instruction, competency validation, supervision, and documentation.

• Assess whether client-specific tasks are appropriate for delegation and provide required follow-up and oversight.

• Educate clients, families, and caregivers regarding care needs, safety, fall prevention, mobility, nutrition, medication awareness, and aging safely at home.

• Identify changes in client condition or needs and communicate appropriate recommendations and next steps.

• Conduct reassessments, supervisory visits, and other nursing visits as needed.

• Coordinate with families, caregivers, physicians, home health, hospice, therapy providers, and other healthcare professionals as appropriate.

• Accompany clients to medical appointments when requested , helping facilitate communication and understanding of follow-up instructions.

• Support clients and families during changes or transitions in care.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation.

• Serve as a clinical resource and educator for caregivers and the home care team.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Texas RN license .

• Home care or home health experience required.
  
  
• Experience working with geriatric/senior populations required .

• Knowledge and experience with Texas RN delegation strongly preferred.

• Experience with client assessments, care planning, caregiver education, and family education.

• Strong communication, assessment, documentation, and organizational skills.

• Comfortable working independently in clients' homes.

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Schedule

This is a PRN/as-needed position . Hours will vary based on new client starts, assessments, delegation needs, supervisory visits, client appointments, and other clinical needs. No minimum or guaranteed number of hours is implied.

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for an RN who understands home care and the needs of older adults and enjoys being an educator, resource, and advocate. The ideal candidate is flexible, dependable, comfortable working independently, and able to help clients and caregivers establish a safe and successful care experience at home.