Home Health Registered Nurse (23496)

Home Health Registered Nurse

TheraCare Home Health - Livingston - Livingston, TX 77351

Overview

Position Type: Full Time Category: Nursing

Description

SIGN ON BONUS: $5,000! Location of Service Area:

• Lufkin, TX Territory Coverage

Benefits:

• Highly competitive compensation
• Generous 401K with matching contributions
• Continuing education reimbursement for professional growth
• Ample vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Over-productivity pay
• Employee recognition program with financial rewards
• Mileage reimbursement
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and supplemental insurance

Job Summary:

TheraCare Home Health is seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in the home setting. In this role, you will manage a caseload of patients, complete comprehensive assessments, and coordinate care across the interdisciplinary team. You will play a key role in supporting patients throughout their home health episode while promoting independence, safety, and positive clinical outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate, or Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Texas
• Minimum 2 years of RN clinical experience; home health experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of home health regulations, OASIS documentation, and care planning
• Experience completing Start of Care (SOC), Recertifications, and Resumption of Care visits preferred
• Ability to manage a patient caseload and work independently in a field-based environment
• Experience coordinating care with interdisciplinary teams (PT, OT, ST, MSW, HHA)
• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and physicians
• Reliable transportation with valid driver's license and auto insurance
• Proficiency with EMR systems (HomeCare HomeBase preferred)

Essential Functions

• Manage and coordinate all aspects of home health patient care and case management
• Perform Start of Care (SOC), Recertification, and Resumption of Care assessments
• Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care based on patient needs
• Coordinate care with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care
• Supervise and provide clinical direction to LVNs and Home Health Aides
• Lead and participate in interdisciplinary case conferences (IDG/IDT)
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans to achieve desired outcomes
• Provide patient and caregiver education on disease management, medications, and home safety
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory standards
• Coordinate discharge planning and ensure smooth transitions of care
• Monitor visit utilization, productivity, and patient outcomes
• Maintain compliance with agency policies, procedures, and state and federal regulations

We are an Equal opportunity employer; We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance Plans as well as a Highly competitive compensation package.