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At BrightStar, we believe that caring is more than just a job, it’s a way of life. That’s why our caregivers mean so much more to the people, families and organizations they care for. Our employees have so much more to offer. Do you? BrightStar is looking for people who care more. People who want to make a greater difference in the lives of others. People who are committed to the highest standards of integrity, quality and reliability. At BrightStar, our employees are more than caregivers — they’re the people our customers count on to truly care. Experience a more rewarding career with BrightStar!

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Registered Nurse RN - in-home healthcare
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Registered Nurse - RN

If you're looking for flexibility and great pay in your work environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you. BrightStar® is a rapidly growing in-home care provider. We are looking for quality and compassionate Registered Nurses to become part of our growing team. Our goal is to be the employer of choice BrightStar is dedicated to fulfilling your requirements and scheduling goals. 

BrightStar® is a locally owned but is nationally franchised so you get the best of both worlds. We are dedicated to providing the best opportunities for RNs in the Houston area. As a NON-MEDICARE home healthcare agency you will be free of OASIS documentation requirements and have the opportunity to do more visits and generate more earnings.  


Registered Nurse Position Description:

  • The Registered Nurse RN reports to the Director of Nursing and is responsible for providing home health clinical services.
  • The staff registered nurse is responsible for quality, adequacy of services provided and may, where required, supervise staff.
  • The staff registered nurse RN is responsible for ensuring that care is delivered appropriately and the standards of quality are adhered to.
  • The staff registered nurse RN is responsible for working with other medical disciplines (i.e., PT, OT, ST, Dictation) to ensure coordinated services and that all of the client’s needs are identified through the assessment process and addressed through the implementation of the Plan of Care and reevaluation and supervisory process. 
  • Multi-lingual a benefit but not required.



Registered Nurse Responsibilities: 
 

 

  1. Provides care as defined within the scope of the state’s nurse practice act.
  2. If directed by the Director of Nursing, makes the initial evaluation visit and regularly reevaluates the client’s nursing needs.
  3. Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions, keeping the Director of Nurses updated on the revisions.
  4. Provides those services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill.
  5. Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
  6. Prepares clinical and progress notes and summaries of care.
  7. Informs the Director of Nursing, physician and other personnel of changes in the patient’s condition and needs.
  8. Counsels the client and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
  9. Assists in the development of organization goals. Administers agency policies and procedures.
  10. Assists the Director of Nursing with assessing the competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety of a client’s care.
  11. Supervises, educates and coaches other nursing personnel, as directed by the Director of Nursing.
  12. Provide information to be used for statistics, reports and records for purposes of evaluation and reporting of organization activities.
  13. Assures proper maintenance of clinical records in compliance with local, state and federal laws.
  14. Identifies and participates in agency performance improvement activities.
  15. Stays informed about changes in the field of nursing and home health care. Shares information with appropriate organization personnel.
  16. Promotes home health referrals in the health care community.

 

Registered Nurse Qualifications: 
 

 

  • Registered nurse with current unencumbered licensure to practice professional nursing in the state in which the care is being provided.
  • Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. Must have graduated from a National League of Nursing accredited program.
  • Minimum of one (1) year of documented experience required. Three (3) to five (5) years of clinical experience with one (1) year experience in a home health agency, primary care clinic or health facility, preferred.
  • Case management skills are a plus
  • Ability to travel on a daily basis including weekends, nights and holidays
  • Understands regulatory compliance:
    • State requirement for the franchise location; 
    • Federal regulations including but not limited to OSHA, HIPAA


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