Registered Nurse Home Health

Job Juncture; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Juncture is seeking a dedicated registered nurse in Austin, Texas, to conduct nursing assessments and develop care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team. The role includes providing direct skilled nursing care, supervising support staff, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a nursing license, at least one year of RN experience, and a passion for patient care. Valid CPR certification and a licensed vehicle for travel to business locations are required.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse licensed to practice in the state of Texas.
• One year of experience as a registered nurse.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments of patients' needs.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate care plans with the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide skilled nursing care including wound care and education.

Skills

Nursing assessments

Care plans development

Direct skilled nursing care

Patient education

Supervision of support staff

On-call participation

Regulatory compliance

Monitoring patient progress

Education

Registered Nurse license

Graduate from an approved nursing school

Job description

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments of patients’ physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans in coordination with the interdisciplinary team (including physicians, therapists, social workers, and aides).
• Provide direct skilled nursing care, such as wound care, medication management, IV therapy, symptom management (especially pain and comfort in hospice), and patient/caregiver education.
• Offer education and emotional support to patients and their families/caregivers based on individual needs.
• Supervise LPNs/LVNs, home health aides, and other support staff.
• Participate in on‑call rotations, admissions, or urgent response as needed (common in hospice roles).
• Coordinate care activities, including visit scheduling and documentation to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Monitor patient progress, respond to changes in condition, and adjust care plans accordingly.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure care aligns with agency policies, professional standards, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved school of professional nursing and currently licensed to practice as a registered nurse in the state of agency operation.
• One (1) year experience as an RN.

Required Certifications and Licensures

• Licensed to practice as a registered nurse in the state of agency operation.
• Must possess and maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order. Ability to travel to all business locations.