Assessment and Field Support Nurse (Registered Nurse / RN)

BrightStar Care of Louisville•Douglass Hills, KY

6d•$32 - $38

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides assessments, clinical oversight, and support for BrightStar Care clients receiving caregiving services. Reporting to the Director of Nursing, the nurse serves as a clinical resource for clients, families, and caregivers, helping ensure quality care, regulatory compliance, and continuity of services. The role conducts initial admission assessments and ongoing reassessments, supports client admissions, provides education and competency validation, and works with the Director of Nursing and Director of Operations on quality improvement initiatives. It is a visible field-based role that liaises among clients, caregivers, and BrightStar leadership. The position does not involve employee performance management, disciplinary actions, scheduling, or direct staff supervision. This is a full-time, hourly position with a Monday–Friday day shift and a stated range of 32–40 hours per week. The pay range is $32–$38 per hour.

Requirements

Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
At least two years of nursing experience caring for adult or geriatric populations.
Experience performing physical assessments, developing care plans, and assessing social determinants of health (SDOH).
Excellent communication, teaching, and relationship-building skills.
Strong organizational and critical-thinking abilities.
Proficiency in EMR documentation, Microsoft Office applications, and standard office technology.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel within the service area.
Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Home health, hospice, or community-based care experience.

Responsibilities

Complete comprehensive initial assessments for new clients receiving caregiving home care services.
Perform scheduled reassessments and supervisory visits according to agency policy, regulatory guidelines, Joint Commission recommendations, physician orders, and payer requirements.
Develop, review, and update individualized plans of care and task lists.
Identify changes in client condition and communicate recommendations to the Director of Nursing, Director of Operations, and other care-team members.
Help ensure services are delivered safely and in accordance with clinical standards, best practices, BrightStar Care policies, and Joint Commission recommendations.
Assist with client admissions and support a smooth transition for clients and families into BrightStar Care services.
Educate clients and families about care plans, expectations, safety, and available resources.
Serve as a clinical resource for clients, families, and caregivers and collaborate with agency leaders to resolve issues and promote positive outcomes.
Support caregivers in client homes, conduct skills validation and new-hire competency check-offs, and provide coaching, mentoring, training, and one-on-one education.
Identify caregiver education opportunities and support ongoing competency and best practices through home visits.
Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
Assist with chart audits to support accurate, complete, and compliant documentation.
Support readiness for Joint Commission accreditation and regulatory surveys.
Monitor compliance with agency policies, infection prevention standards, and documentation requirements.
Work with the Director of Nursing and Director of Operations to identify process improvements that enhance care and outcomes.
Promptly communicate client status updates and concerns to the Director of Nursing and Director of Operations.
Build positive working relationships among clients, families, caregivers, physicians, and community partners.
Act as a clinical liaison between caregiving staff, clients and families, and agency leadership.