Assessment and Field Support Nurse; Registered Nurse​/RN

Assessment Field Support Registered Nurse (RN / AFSN)
- Full Time | Hourly | Monday-Friday, Day shift | Pay Range $34-$40/hr

The Registered Nurse / RN role is responsible for skilled and non-skilled assessments, in addition to providing oversight and support for Bright Star Care patients receiving caregiving, home health and private duty care services. Reporting directly to the Director of Nursing(DON), this role serves as aclinical resource for patients,families, caregivers, and nursing staff by ensuring quality care, regulatory compliance,and continuity of services.

The role conducts initial assessments and ongoing reassessments, supports the admission process, provides clinical education and competency validation, and partners withthe

Director of Nursingon quality improvement initiatives. This position is highly visiblein the field, serving as aliaison between patient sand families, field staff, and the Director of Nursingto ensure exceptional clinical care and patient satisfaction.

This position is not responsible for employee performance management, disciplinary actions,scheduling, or direct supervision of staff. Instead, the role focuses on non-skilled and skill assessments, education, support, and quality.

• Complete comprehensive initial assessments fornew patients receiving non-skilled and skilled home care services.
• Perform scheduled reassessments and supervisory visitsin accordance withagencypolicy, regulatory guidelines, Joint Commission recommendations, physician orders, and/or payer requirements.
• Develop, review, andupdate individualized plansof care and task lists.
• Identify changes in patient condition and communicate recommendations to the Director of Nursing, Director of Operations, and other members of thecare team.
• Ensure services are delivered safely andin accordance with clinical standards and best practice,Bright Star Care policies, and Joint Commission recommendations.

• Assist with the admission process and provide asmooth transition fornew patients and families into Bright Star Care  services.
• Educate patients and families regarding careplans, expectations, safety, and available resources.
• Serve as atrusted clinical resource for patients, families and field staff.
• Collaborate with the Director of Nursing and Director of Operations to resolve issues and promote positive patient outcomes.

• Provide support to caregivers and nursing staff inthe field.
• Conduct caregiver skills validation and newhire competency check-offs.
• Identify educational opportunities and provide coaching, mentoring, and training.
• Support ongoing clinical competency and bestpracticesthrough field visitsand one-on-one education.
• Serve as aresourcefor caregivers and nurses requiring assistance with patient care concerns.

• Participate inquality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
• Assist with clinical chart auditsto 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.
• Collaborate with the Director of Nursing and Director of Operationstoidentify process improvements that enhance patient care and clinical outcomes.

• Communicate patient status updates and concerns promptly tothe Director of Nursing and Director of Operations.
• Foster positive working relationships among patients, families, caregivers,nurses, physicians, and community partners.
• Act as aclinical liaison between field staff, patients/families, and agency leadership.

• Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) licensein the stateofpractice.
• Minimum of twoyears of nursing experience. Adult and/or pediatric home health, hospice, private duty, or community-basedcarepreferred.
• Previous experience performing patient assessments and developing careplans.
• Excellent communication,teaching, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organizational and critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability totravel withinthe service area.

• Comprehensive assessment skills.
• Clinical decision-makingand critical thinking.
• Patient and caregiver education.
• Quality assurance anddocumentationreview.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple…