Home Health Registered Nurse (RN)

Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) – Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

About the Role

BrightStar Care is looking for a compassionate, skilled, and dependable Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) to join our growing clinical team serving Marshall, TX, and surrounding communities .

As a Home Health RN, you’ll have the opportunity to provide meaningful, one-on-one care to patients in the comfort of their own homes. This role is ideal for a nurse who values autonomy, clinical variety, relationship-building, and making a direct impact on patients and their families.

You’ll provide skilled nursing care, complete comprehensive assessments, manage complex clinical needs, educate patients and caregivers, and work closely with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to help patients achieve the best possible outcomes.

What You’ll Do

Clinical Care & Patient Assessment

• 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, identify changes in health status, and communicate concerns appropriately
• 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 a variety of 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 elevate changes in condition appropriately

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 the appropriate members of the care team

Therapy Evaluations & 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 & Caregiver Education

Help patients and their caregivers feel confident managing care at home by providing education on:

• Disease processes and symptom management
• Medication management
• Wound care
• Catheter care
• Infection prevention
• Fall prevention and home safety
• Self-management strategies
• Medical equipment and device use
• When to report changes in condition

Documentation & 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

Qualifications

Required:

• Current Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Minimum 1 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:

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

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for an RN who is:

• Compassionate and patient-focused
• Confident working independently in the home setting
• Organized and dependable
• Comfortable managing a variety of clinical needs
• A strong communicator and team player
• Committed to providing exceptional, high-quality care

What We Offer

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

Work Location

Patient homes throughout Marshall, TX, and the surrounding assigned service area .

Make an Impact Beyond the Hospital

If you’re an RN who enjoys building relationships, using your clinical skills, and helping patients recover and maintain their independence at home, we’d love to have you join the BrightStar Care team.

Bring your skills, compassion, and dedication to a role where the care you provide can make a meaningful difference every day.