Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health
Always Best Care
Friendswood, TX

Home health Registered Nurse / RN

Job Description: Home Health Nurse Job Title: Part Time Home Health Nurse Location: South East Houston; Office located in Friendswood Reports To: Director of Nursing Job Summary: We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Home Health Nurse to join our healthcare team at Always Best Care Senior Service, Friendswood. This role involves providing high-quality nursing care to patients in their homes, assisting with medical treatments, and promoting recovery and wellness in a home setting. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years of clinical nursing experience, excellent communication skills, and a passion for delivering patient-centered care especially with Seniors. Key Responsibilities: 1. Patient Care: * Assess patients' health status and Create Care plan during initial assessment. * Provide skilled nursing care, including but not limited to wound care, medication administration, IV therapy, and disease management. * Perform physical assessments and monitor vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, pulse oxy and much more as needed * Administer injections, vaccines, and other medical treatments as prescribed. * Educate patients and their families about managing their conditions, medications, and health goals. * Coordinate care with other healthcare professionals (doctors, physical therapists, occupational therapy .) involved in the patient's care. 2. Care Plan Development: * Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to develop and implement personalized care plans for patients. * Regularly review and update care plans to ensure progress and adjust treatments as needed. * Provide recommendations to improve patient care and outcomes. 3. Documentation & Reporting: * Maintain accurate and detailed patient records in accordance with healthcare regulations and organizational policies. * Complete required documentation including patient progress notes, medication logs, and treatment plans in a timely and accurate manner. * Communicate patient status updates to the supervisor, healthcare team, and family members as needed. 4. Patient Safety & Compliance: * Ensure adherence to healthcare protocols, infection control measures, and safety standards during patient visits. * Identify potential risks and take appropriate actions to mitigate patient safety issues in the home environment. * Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and home health agency policies. 5. Emotional & Psychological Support: * Provide emotional support to patients and their families, offering comfort during challenging health situations. * Offer guidance on coping strategies and mental health care when necessary. 6. Emergency Response: * Respond promptly and effectively in emergencies, including performing CPR or other life-saving interventions if occurring during Home visit. * Assess changes in a patient's condition and escalate care needs as necessary. Required Qualifications: * Education: * Registered Nurse (RN) with a current and valid license to practice in Texas * Minimum of Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) * Experience: * Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a clinical or hospital setting. * Home health nursing experience is preferred but not mandatory. * Experience in managing patients with chronic diseases, post-operative recovery, or those requiring long-term care is an asset. * Skills: * Strong clinical assessment skills and attention to detail. * Proficiency in administering medications and treatments according to care plans. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to work independently and manage multiple patient needs. * Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks. * Compassionate and patient-centered approach to healthcare * Certifications: * Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. * Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification may be required depending on patient needs. * Additional certifications in home health, wound care, or IV therapy are a plus. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience: * 2+ years of clinical nursing experience. * Experience with senior care , home health care is a plus . * * Skills: * Ability to use electronic medical record (EMR) systems for patient documentation; Wellsky is EMR used at Always best care. * Fluency in a Spanish is a plus for patient communication but not mandatory. Working Conditions: * Hours: Part-time, flexible hours based on patient needs. Includes some evening and weekend work. * Travel: Will Travel to patient homes within a designated geographic area. Mileage reimbursement Between client homes. * Work Environment: Provide care in patients' homes, which may include a variety of living conditions. Ability to adapt to different environments and manage non-medical challenges in the home is essential. Physical Requirements: * Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and lift patients or medical equipment as necessary. * Ability to carry out physical assessments, administer medications, and perform other hands-on tasks. * Ability to handle occasional lifting of medical equipment or patient supplies (up to 50 lbs). Benefits: * Competitive hourly wages and performance-based incentives. * Holiday pay if working on observed company Holidays. * Continuing education support and nursing certification opportunities. Always Best Care Senior Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.