Home Health Registered Nurse (RN)

Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) – Full-Time Position

Serving Fort Worth | Richardson | Dallas | Carrollton | Plano | McKinney, TX

About the Role

BrightStar Care is seeking one compassionate, skilled, and dependable Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) to join our growing clinical team!

We have one full-time position available serving patients throughout the DFW area, including Fort Worth, Richardson, Dallas, Carrollton, Plano, and McKinney.

This position offers the opportunity to provide meaningful, one-on-one skilled nursing care to patients in the comfort of their own homes while enjoying the independence and flexibility of field-based nursing.

As a Home Health RN, you will complete skilled nursing visits, perform comprehensive assessments, manage complex clinical needs, educate patients and caregivers, and collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to achieve positive patient outcomes.

Position Expectations:

• One full-time position available.
• Expected to work approximately 28–30 hours per week.
• Flexible scheduling based on patient needs and availability.
• Patient visits throughout the assigned DFW service area.
• Mileage reimbursement.

What You'll Do

Clinical Care & Patient Assessment

• Complete 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 escalate 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 and 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

• Full-time employment opportunity.
• Approximately 28–30 expected working hours per week.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Health insurance eligibility after 60 days.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Competitive pay.
• Supportive clinical leadership and team.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• The opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients and families.

Work Location

Patient homes throughout the assigned DFW service area, including:

• Fort Worth
• Richardson
• Dallas
• Carrollton
• Plano
• McKinney

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 position where the care you provide can make a meaningful difference every day.

Apply today to be considered for our full-time Home Health RN position!