Admissions Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health | Full-Time | The Woodlands & Kingwood, TX

Job Description

Job Description

Admissions Registered Nurse (RN)Join BrightStar Care North Houston/The Woodlands & Kingwood/Humble, TX

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment? Do you enjoy coordinating patient care, working with physicians, and ensuring clients receive timely, high-quality home care services?

Come work for BrightStar Care of North Houston/The Woodlands & Kingwood/Humble, TX , a Joint Commission Accredited home care agency recognized as an Employer of Choice . We are seeking a dedicated Admissions Registered Nurse (RN) to join our growing team. This role is essential in coordinating new patient admissions, obtaining physician orders and insurance authorizations, and working closely with our Director of Nursing (DON), Assistant Directors of Nursing (ADONs), and Customer Care Managers (CCMs) to ensure seamless patient care.

If you're a detail-oriented RN who enjoys both clinical and administrative coordination, we'd love to hear from you!

What We Offer

At BrightStar Care North Houston/The Woodlands & Kingwood/Humble, we value our employees and are committed to supporting their success with competitive benefits, including:

• Weekly pay with direct deposit

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Paid Holidays

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Supportive leadership and collaborative team environment

• Opportunity for professional growth with a nationally recognized home care organization

• PROMOTION OPPORTUNITY: Director of Nursing

Responsibilities

Perform admission assessments for new home care clients as assigned.

Coordinate patient admissions in collaboration with the Director of Nursing and Assistant Directors of Nursing.

Obtain all required physician orders within the designated workday to ensure timely initiation and continuation of care.

Ensure all physician orders are complete, accurate, and executable by the DON and/or ADONs.

Work collaboratively with Customer Care Managers (CCMs) to maintain continuity of the authorization process and assist with insurance authorizations when needed.

Communicate directly with insurance providers, Medicare Advantage plans, managed care organizations, and physician offices to facilitate authorizations and obtain required documentation.

Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records in accordance with agency policies and regulatory requirements.

Assist with coordination of patient care to ensure timely admissions and continuity of services.

Provide exceptional customer service to patients, families, referral sources, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.

Participate in after-hours responsibilities as needed and directed to ensure timely completion of admissions and physician orders.

Maintain compliance with HIPAA and all applicable state and federal regulations.

Qualifications

Current, unrestricted Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license.

Minimum of 2–3 years of nursing experience required.

Previous home health experience is preferred.

Experience working with insurance plans, managed care organizations, and obtaining prior authorizations required.

Experience working directly with Medicare Advantage plans, insurance companies, or supporting Customer Care Managers (CCMs) during the authorization process is strongly preferred.

Strong understanding of physician orders, clinical documentation, and regulatory compliance.

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment.

Reliable transportation and current auto insurance.

Commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality patient care.

Why BrightStar Care?

At BrightStar Care, we're committed to delivering a higher standard of home care. Our team members are empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our clients every day. We foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, compassion, and excellence while providing opportunities for professional growth and development.

If you're ready to join a respected home care organization where your nursing expertise and coordination skills truly make a difference, apply today!

BrightStar Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Each BrightStar Care agency is independently owned and operated.