PRN Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health
Company: LifeCare Home Health
Location: Kerrville
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: Coverage Area:
Kerrville, Fredericksburg, Bandera General Summary : Administer
nursing care for clients in their residence, coordinate care with
the interdisciplinary team, clients and their families, and the
referring agency. Patient Population: Has contact with patients of
all ages in a clinical setting; understands and demonstrates
appropriate behavior when interacting with patients in all
populations. Essential Functions: Promote /exemplify the Company's
mission, vision, and values. Complete initial and ongoing
assessments to identify the physical, psychosocial, and
environmental needs of home health clients. Completes assessments
at appropriate time points, including OASIS. Regularly reevaluate
the client’s nursing needs and evaluate the outcomes of care.
Assist clients in the recovery or maintenance of life functions;
prevent illness and relapse. Develop, initiate, and revise the Plan
of Care (POC) as necessary to ensure quality and continuity of
care. Initiates appropriate preventative and rehabilitative nursing
procedures. Plans for discharge of the client from services.
Provide effective communication to clients, their families, team
members, and other health care professionals. Regular participation
in Case Conferences. Apply the concepts of infection control and
universal precaution in coordinating and performing client care
activities to protect both clients and staff (OSHA). Coordinate
services and inform the physician and other personnel of changes in
the client’s condition and needs. Monitor assigned cases to ensure
compliance with the requirements of third-party payers. Complete
appropriate documentation in a timely manner to assure compliance
with company policy. Supervise, teach, and provide clinical
direction to other nursing personnel (ex. LVN/LPN, HHA, CNA, etc).
Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call services to
clients and their families as assigned. Demonstrate commitment and
professional growth by participating in in-service programs and
maintaining/improving competency. Meet mandatory continuing
education requirements of the agency/licensing board. Supervision:
LVN/LPNs and CNAs. Requirements: Experience: One (1) year
experience as an RN in a clinical care setting. Preferred, Home
health experience. Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally
accepted standards of practice. Excellent interpersonal skills and
ability to communicate effectively. Demonstrates proven decision
making skills. If required to make visits, Hepatitis profile. Must
read, write and comprehend English. Education: Completion of an
accredited Registered Nursing Program. Preferred, BSN.
Licensure/Certification: Current driver’s license in good standing.
It is the responsibility of the employee to renew their driver’s
license before it expires in order to continue employment. Reliable
transportation and auto liability insurance. Current State
professional license as an RN in any/all applicable states. Current
CPR. On-going employment as an RN requires maintenance of a valid
RN license in the state which the nurse practices in and a valid
CPR certificate at all times. It is the responsibility of the
employee to renew these both before they expire in order to
continue employment. Physical Requirements: Prolonged
standing/walking required. The ability to lift/transfer up to 50
lbs. Ability to meet deadlines and patient needs, make quick
decisions and allocate resources under stressful conditions. Meet
patient/family individualized psycho social needs. Requires
hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. Environmental/Working
Conditions: Works in patient’s home in various conditions. Possible
exposure to blood borne pathogens, bodily fluids and infectious
diseases. Some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call.
Ability to travel locally and work a flexible schedule.
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