What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Registered Nurse position at TheraCare Home Health?
SIGN ON BONUS: $5,000!
Location of Service Area:
- Lufkin, TX Territory Coverage
Benefits:
- Highly competitive compensation
- Generous 401K with matching contributions
- Continuing education reimbursement for professional growth
- Ample vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
- Over-productivity pay
- Employee recognition program with financial rewards
- Mileage reimbursement
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
Job Summary:
TheraCare Home Health is seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in the home setting. In this role, you will manage a caseload of patients, complete comprehensive assessments, and coordinate care across the interdisciplinary team. You will play a key role in supporting patients throughout their home health episode while promoting independence, safety, and positive clinical outcomes.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate, or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Texas
- Minimum 2 years of RN clinical experience; home health experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of home health regulations, OASIS documentation, and care planning
- Experience completing Start of Care (SOC), Recertifications, and Resumption of Care visits preferred
- Ability to manage a patient caseload and work independently in a field-based environment
- Experience coordinating care with interdisciplinary teams (PT, OT, ST, MSW, HHA)
- Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and critical thinking skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and physicians
- Reliable transportation with valid driver’s license and auto insurance
- Proficiency with EMR systems (HomeCare HomeBase preferred)
Essential Functions:
- Manage and coordinate all aspects of home health patient care and case management
- Perform Start of Care (SOC), Recertification, and Resumption of Care assessments
- Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care based on patient needs
- Coordinate care with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care
- Supervise and provide clinical direction to LVNs and Home Health Aides
- Lead and participate in interdisciplinary case conferences (IDG/IDT)
- Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans to achieve desired outcomes
- Provide patient and caregiver education on disease management, medications, and home safety
- Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory standards
- Coordinate discharge planning and ensure smooth transitions of care
- Monitor visit utilization, productivity, and patient outcomes
- Maintain compliance with agency policies, procedures, and state and federal regulations
We are an Equal opportunity employer; We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance Plans as well as a Highly competitive compensation package.
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Work Location: In person
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time Off