Assessment and Field Support Nurse (Registered Nurse / RN)
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for conducting assessments and providing oversight and support for BrightStar Care clients receiving caregiving services. Reporting directly to the Director of Nursing, the RN 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 admissions, provides education and competency validation, and partners with the Director of Nursing and Director of Operations on quality improvement initiatives. This field-based role serves as a liaison among clients, caregivers, and BrightStar leadership to support excellent care and client satisfaction. It is not responsible for employee performance management, disciplinary actions, scheduling, or direct staff supervision.
Requirements
- Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
- At least two years of nursing experience caring for adults 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 other standard office technology.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel within the service area.
- Comprehensive assessment skills.
- Clinical decision-making and critical thinking skills.
- Client and caregiver education skills.
- Quality assurance and documentation review skills.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to stand, walk, squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, push, and pull as needed for client assessments; lift up to 50 pounds; and meet visual and hearing acuity requirements.
- Ability to use standard office equipment and electronic documentation systems.
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 in accordance with 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.
- Ensure services are delivered safely and in accordance with clinical standards, best practices, BrightStar Care policies, and Joint Commission recommendations.
- Assist with admissions and help new clients and families transition 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.
- Collaborate with the Director of Nursing and Director of Operations to resolve issues and promote positive client outcomes.
- Support caregivers in client homes.
- Conduct caregiver skills validation and new-hire competency check-offs.
- Identify educational opportunities and provide coaching, mentoring, and training.
- Support ongoing competency and best practices through home visits and one-on-one education.
- Assist caregivers with patient-care concerns.
- Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
- Assist with chart audits to ensure documentation accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
- Support agency 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 client care and outcomes.
- Promptly communicate client status updates and concerns to the Director of Nursing and Director of Operations.
- Foster 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.
- Travel to client homes and community locations.
Benefits
- Weekly pay with direct deposit.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
