Home Health Registered Nurse RN

Halcyon Home; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Halcyon Home is seeking a PRN Home Health Registered Nurse to support our growing home health population in Tarrant County, TX and surrounding areas. The RN will perform initial and ongoing assessments, coordinate with the care team, and ensure quality patient outcomes in a fast-paced home health setting.

This role offers potential to transition into full-time as census grows, with opportunities for professional growth and enhanced patient care experience within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Requires active RN license in good standing.
• Experience in home health care.
• Proficiency with Homecare Homebase EMR is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and update care plans.
• Coordinate with IDG and Hospice Aide/LPN for care delivery.
• Document progress notes and patient outcomes.
• Communicate changes to physicians and care team.
• Initiate and supervise care planning and revisions as needed.
• Educate patients and families on disease, end-of-life care, and self-care.

Skills

Home health experience

Clinical assessment skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Time management

Care planning

Education

RN license

Tools

Homecare Homebase EMR

Job description

Description

Halcyon Home is hiring a PRN Home Health Registered Nurse to support our growing home health population in Tarrant County, TX and surrounding areas. We are looking for an experienced Home Health RN with a strong background in home health who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

This PRN opportunity offers the potential to transition into a full-time position as our patient census expands, making it a great opportunity for someone interested in growing with our team and taking on an increasing caseload.

About Us:

Halcyon Home is a fast-growing, central Texas-owned home health, hospice, and home care company. We emphasize hospitality and compassion to encourage positive patient outcomes for our refined, aging clients. We were voted Best in Home Health/Hospice four years running and Best in Home Care three years running by the Senior Resource Guide. We are also one of the Great Places to Work! Come join our team!

Check out the Great Place to Work link! https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7044353

Key Responsibilities:

• Initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the impact of the terminal disease on the patients physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case conference, team report, evaluations, and ADLs, (i.e., risk for grief, cultural and spiritual, verbal and non-verbal).
• Apply specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and the patient’s eligibility.
• Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating and performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
• Provide clinical directions to the Hospice Aide and LPN/LVN to ensure quality and continuity of service provided.
• Prepare clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals. Ensure continuity of quality patient care delivered with appropriate documentation.
• Inform physician and other personnel of changes in the patient’s needs and outcomes of intervention, while evaluating patient and family response to care.
• Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payor.
• Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency.
• Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies.
• Provide effective communication to patient, family, team members, and other health care professionals.
• Implement/develop/document the plan of care to ensure quality and continuity of care and recommend revisions to the plan as necessary.
• Consult with and educate the patient and family regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, nutrition and dietary needs. Prioritize any needs with the members of the IDG. Provide training to other staff as needed.
• Determine scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs. Assess the ability of the care giver to meet the patient’s immediate needs upon admission and throughout care.
• Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.

Requirements

• Current RN license and good standing with the state nursing board
• Experience in home health is required
• Knowledge or experience utilizing Homecare Homebase EMR would be a plus
• Strong clinical and assessment skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• PRN opportunity offers the potential to transition into a full-time position

What Makes Us Different:

• People-First Culture: WE truly value and support our team.
• Excellent Core Values: Communicate, Connect, Collaborate, Care, and Say Yes!
• Team Support: Work alongside a caring and collaborative group of professionals.

Payrate: $35 to $50 per visit