Home Care Assessment Nurse (RN)

BrightStar Care of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

BrightStar Care of New Mexico is seeking an experienced Home Care Assessment Nurse to perform in-home nursing assessments, evaluate medical and functional needs, and develop individualized care plans to support safe, high-quality care at home.

The role requires travel to clients' homes, strong clinical assessment skills, and effective communication with families, physicians, and the BrightStar Care team. Join a compassionate, patient-focused organization dedicated to home-based care excellence.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license.
• Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel to clients' homes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments in clients' homes.
• Evaluate clients' medical, functional, and personal care needs.
• Develop and update individualized care plans based on assessment findings.
• Communicate with clients, families, physicians, caregivers, and the BrightStar Care team.
• Document assessments and clinical information accurately and timely.
• Identify changes in a client's condition and communicate appropriate recommendations.
• Provide education and guidance to clients and their families.
• Follow all applicable clinical, safety, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Documentation

Travel readiness

Education

RN license

Job description

Home Care Assessment Nurse

BrightStar Care is seeking a compassionate and experienced Home Care Assessment Nurse to join our team. In this role, you will conduct in-home assessments for clients to determine their care needs and help develop individualized care plans that support safe, quality care at home.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments in clients' homes.

• Evaluate clients' medical, functional, and personal care needs.

• Develop and update individualized care plans based on assessment findings.

• Communicate with clients, families, physicians, caregivers, and the BrightStar Care team.

• Document assessments and clinical information accurately and timely.

• Identify changes in a client's condition and communicate appropriate recommendations.

• Provide education and guidance to clients and their families.

• Follow all applicable clinical, safety, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license.

• Previous home care, home health, or clinical assessment experience preferred.

• Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Reliable transportation and ability to travel to clients' homes.

• Compassionate, dependable, and professional approach to client care.

Why Join BrightStar Care?

At BrightStar Care, we are committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care that helps clients live safely and comfortably in their own homes. Join a supportive team where your nursing expertise can make a meaningful difference in the lives of clients and their families.