Home Health Nurse

Home Health LVN – Terrell, TX

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

BrightStar Care is looking for a compassionate, skilled, and dependable Home Health Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide high-quality care to patients throughout Terrell, TX and the surrounding service area.

As a Home Health LVN, 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 within your scope of practice, monitor patient conditions, assist with clinical assessments, provide patient and caregiver education, and work closely with the RN, physicians, and interdisciplinary care team to support positive patient outcomes.

What You’ll Do

Clinical Care & Patient Monitoring

• Provide skilled nursing services according to the established plan of care and physician orders
• Perform patient assessments and monitor changes in condition
• Monitor vital signs, symptoms, and overall patient status
• Report changes in patient condition to the supervising RN and appropriate care team members
• 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 skilled nursing procedures within the LVN scope of practice
• 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 other ordered procedures within scope
• Administer medications as ordered and monitor for effectiveness or adverse reactions
• Assist with disease management and post-hospital recovery
• Provide infection prevention and control education
• Monitor medical conditions and appropriately report changes in condition

Care Coordination

• Communicate with the supervising RN, physicians, therapists, patients, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to promote continuity of care
• Participate in care plan updates and case conferences as appropriate
• Communicate patient progress, concerns, and changes in condition to the appropriate members of the care team

Therapy Evaluations & Referrals

• Identify patient needs that may require additional home health services
• Communicate potential needs for Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), and Speech Therapy (ST) to the appropriate clinical team
• Assist with coordination of therapy services as directed

Patient & Caregiver Education

Help patients and 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 documentation
• 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
• Communicate appropriately with the supervising RN regarding patient status and care needs

Qualifications

Required:

• Current Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) 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 providing skilled nursing care in the home setting
• Wound care experience
• Catheter care experience
• Experience with lab draws/specimen collection
• Familiarity with Medicare home health
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR)

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for an LVN 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
• Comfortable recognizing and reporting changes in patient condition
• 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

Terrell, TX and surrounding service area

Care is provided in patients' homes throughout the assigned service area.

Make an Impact Beyond the Hospital

If you’re an LVN 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.