Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health - $40-45 per hour

Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health - $40-45 per hour at Giving Home Health Care summary :

The Bridge Nurse (RN) provides critical home health nursing care in unstaffed patient homes to ensure continuity and quality of care. This role involves direct patient care, clinical oversight, patient engagement, and collaboration with clinical and operational leadership to address staffing gaps and align care delivery with patient needs. The position requires an active RN license, strong communication skills, and experience in home health or transitional care.

Giving Home Health Care is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Home Health for a nursing job in Amarillo, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Home Health
• Discipline : RN
• Duration : Ongoing
• Employment Type : Staff

Position : Bridge Nurse (RN) Location : Amarillo, TX Compensation : $38-40 / hour Work Type : Full-Time Department : Clinical Reports To : Director of Nursing (DON) Dotted-Line Collaboration : Executive Director (ED) The Bridge Nurse (RN) plays a vital role in supporting clinical operations by bridging staffing gaps in unassigned homes and working directly with patients and families to ensure acceptance and utilization of authorized care. This role ensures continuity of care, promotes patient engagement, and supports compliance with clinical and regulatory standards.

In addition to clinical responsibilities, the RN Bridge Nurse collaborates closely with the Operations team — including Care Team Directors, Staffing, and the Executive Director — to align field staffing strategies with patient needs. While this position reports directly to the DON, the RN Bridge Nurse maintains a collaborative (dotted-line) relationship with the Executive Director to ensure coordination between clinical and operational priorities. Responsibilities Utilization of Unstaffed HomesProvide direct nursing care in homes without assigned staff to maintain continuity and quality of careComplete assessments and documentation (e.g., T1001) for patients in unstaffed homesIdentify and report trends in staffing gaps and collaborate with the DON, Care Team Directors, and Staffing to address themSupport interim care planning and execution until permanent staffing is secured

Patient Engagement & Care Acceptance - Engage patients and families to encourage acceptance of approved care services - Educate on the importance and benefits of home health services - Participate in care plan discussions and family meetings to resolve concerns or hesitations - Collaborate with Patient Coordinators, Care Team Directors, and Operations to align care delivery with patient needs - Location-focused (rather than serving as a member of any individual Care Team) and anchored primarily on staffing unmet skilled need in specific locations

Clinical Oversight & Support - Conduct supervisory visits for patients without assigned nurses or those assigned to LPNs - Review and sign Case Management notes to ensure compliance and quality - Support nurse education and mentorship to improve documentation, clinical judgment, and utilization practices - Notify physicians and interdisciplinary teams of changes in patient condition - Serve as a clinical resource for field staff and leadership

Operations Collaboration - Partner with the Executive Director, DON, and Care Team Directors to coordinate short- and long-term staffing strategies for clinical - coverage gaps - Provide real-time feedback on field staffing challenges and collaborate with and Operations, including Staffing, teams to resolve barriers - Participate in interdisciplinary operations meetings to align clinical staffing with business priorities and patient census changes - Serve as a liaison between clinical leadership and operational leadership to ensure cohesive execution of patient care plans

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Giving Home Health Care Job ID #a2a854d7-6803-4c73-829c-98a db0. Posted job title : Bridge Nurse (RN)

About Giving Home Health Care

At Giving Home, we persistently advocate for the compassionate care of our patients. Above all else, we are committed to serving those who served our country by working to fully utilize benefits and adjust care as their condition evolves. Our highly trained team of over 400 full-time staff and network of more than 4,500 caregivers lead with a patient-first approach.

Our team is committed to improving the quality of life of our patients, helping them maintain their independence in the comfort of their own homes, and making a positive impact on the lives of those we serve and their families. When patients and providers choose Giving Home, they choose an organization that truly cares for every individual it serves

Keywords :

Registered Nurse, Home Health Care, Patient Care, Clinical Oversight, Staffing Coordination, Patient Engagement, Care Plan, Nursing Assessment, EMR Proficiency, Regulatory Compliance