Home Health Nurse

BrightStar Care; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Competitive pay

Mileage reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Job summary

BrightStar Care is seeking a compassionate Home Health LVN to provide skilled nursing care in patients' homes. You'll monitor conditions, perform assessments, educate patients and caregivers, and work with RNs and physicians to support quality outcomes.

The ideal candidate has a Texas LVN license, CPR/BLS, and at least 1 year of nursing experience, with strong communication and organizational skills for independent home visits.

Qualifications

• Current Texas LVN license in good standing.
• CPR/BLS certification.
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care per physician orders and plan of care.
• Perform nursing assessments within LVN scope.
• Monitor patient conditions and report changes to supervising RN or provider.
• Educate patients and caregivers; coordinate with care team.
• Provide wound care, catheter care, and labs as ordered.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and accurate documentation.

Skills

Compassionate

Clinical assessment

Communication

Organization

Independence

Team player

Education

Texas LVN license

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Home Health Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

About the Role

BrightStar Care is looking for a compassionate, skilled, and dependable Home Health Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join our growing clinical team.

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, monitor patient conditions, assist with clinical assessments, manage a variety of patient needs, educate patients and caregivers, and work closely with the RN, physicians, and interdisciplinary care team to support quality patient outcomes.

What You’ll Do

Clinical Care & Patient Assessment

• Provide skilled nursing care according to physician orders and the established plan of care
• Perform nursing assessments within the LVN scope of practice
• Monitor patient conditions and identify changes in health status
• Report changes in condition and clinical concerns to the supervising RN or appropriate healthcare provider
• 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 and within scope of practice
• 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 promptly report changes in condition

Care Coordination

• Coordinate care with the supervising RN, physicians, therapists, patients, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals
• Communicate patient progress, concerns, and changes in condition to the appropriate members of the care team
• Participate in care plan updates and interdisciplinary communication
• Follow the established plan of care and physician orders

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 visit notes
• Follow home health regulations, agency policies, and professional nursing standards
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and patient confidentialityEnsure care is provided according to physician orders and the established plan of care
• Practice within the scope of the Texas LVN license

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 with wound care
• Experience with catheter care
• Experience with lab draws/specimen collection
• Knowledge of Medicare home health guidelines
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR)
• Experience providing care independently in patients' homes

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
• Committed to providing exceptional, high-quality care
• Comfortable collaborating with RNs, physicians, therapists, patients, and caregivers

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 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.