UT Health ET Home Health RN Weekend

Choice Rehab • Tyler, TX

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About The Position

UT Health East Texas Home Health is hiring a full-time Weekend Home Health Registered Nurse to provide personalized nursing care in patients’ homes. The RN cares for patients recovering from illness, managing chronic conditions, or navigating complex medical needs. The role includes assessing patient conditions, developing and implementing individualized care plans, monitoring progress, and adjusting care as needed. The RN collaborates with physicians, therapists, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals to support continuity of care and prevent complications. The nurse also provides patients and families with education, clinical guidance, and emotional support to promote recovery, confidence, and independence.

Requirements

• Current RN license.
• Valid driver’s license.
• CPR certification.
• Valid auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of Home Health RN experience preferred.
• HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of patients’ physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs, documenting findings in clinical records, case conferences, team reports, evaluations, and ADLs.
• Apply admission and recertification criteria to establish appropriate levels of home health care and determine patient eligibility.
• Develop, implement, and document plans of care to ensure quality and continuity, recommending revisions as needed.
• Consult with and educate patients and families about self-care techniques, nutrition, and dietary needs.
• Determine the scope and frequency of services based on patient acuity and patient and family needs.
• Assess caregivers’ ability to meet patients’ immediate needs upon admission and throughout care.
• Initiate appropriate preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Apply infection-control concepts and standard precautions to prevent contamination and disease transmission.
• Provide clinical direction to Home Health Aides and LPNs/LVNs.
• Prepare clinical and progress notes demonstrating progress toward established goals.
• Inform physicians and other personnel about changes in patient needs and intervention outcomes, and evaluate patient and family responses to care.
• Monitor assigned cases for compliance with third-party payor requirements.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, team members, and other healthcare professionals.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k): eligible after 3 months of service; immediately 100% vested; Choice Health At Home contributes 100% of the first 3% the employee contributes each pay period.
• Health Savings Account.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Stipend.
• Mileage reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed