Local Contract Nurse RN - Home Health
Waco, TX
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Pride Health is hiring for Registered Nurses (Home Health) to support our client’s medical facility in Waco, TX 76706. It is a 3+ months of contract (Possibility of extension or conversion) opportunity and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!

Position Summary:

Primary functions of the Registered Nurse are to administer skilled nursing care for clients of all ages in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, patient/family and referring agency and assume the responsibility for coordination of care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assess and monitor home health or hospice patients, developing and updating individualized Plans of Care based on physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care, ensuring quality, continuity, and compliance with regulatory and third-party payer requirements.
• Educate patients and families on medications, care techniques, safety, and self-care based on age, condition, and readiness to learn.
• Supervise and guide support staff (HHA/STNA/LVN) and coordinate referrals to other healthcare agencies as needed.
• Perform on-call duties, participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, and communicate effectively with all parties involved in patient care.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Effectively assesses and responds to patient and family needs in diverse care settings.
• Demonstrates strong communication, organizational, and critical nursing skills, including wound care, phlebotomy, and IV therapy.
• Competent in using and maintaining medical equipment, catheters, and administering respiratory therapy.
• Maintains current licensure, confidentiality, and meets continuing education requirements.
• Works independently and collaboratively, adapting to flexible schedules and local travel.

Required Qualifications:

License/Certification:

• Current state license as a Registered Nurse - Required
• CHPN certification - Preferred
• Current BLS certification - Required
• Current driver's license - Required
• Must have reliable transportation and insurance - Required

Experience:

• Homecare Homebase Software Experience - Required
• OASIS Experience - Required
• 1-2 years' experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting - Required
• 2+ years' Home health experience - Required.

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program - Required
• Bachelors of Science in Nursing - Preferred

Information:

• Job Title: Home Health Registered Nurse
• Location: Waco, TX 76706
• Job Type: 14 weeks, possible extension
• Schedule: Days, 8-hour shifts
• Guaranteed Hours: 40/week
• On Call: Required as assigned
• Local Pay range: $40-$44/hour (*Offered pay rate will be based on education, experience, and healthcare credentials.)
• Travel Gross Pay Range: $2000 - $2246/Week (*Offered pay rate will be based on education, experience, and healthcare credentials.)

Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Interested? Apply now!

About Pride Health

Pride Health is Pride Global's healthcare staffing branch, providing recruitment solutions for healthcare professionals and the industry at large since 2010.

As a minority-owned business that delivers exceptional service to its clients and candidates by capitalizing on diverse recruiting, account management, and staffing backgrounds, Pride Health's expert team provides tailored and swift sourcing solutions to help connect healthcare talent with their dream jobs. Our personalized approach within the industry shines through as we continue cultivating honest and open relationships with our network of healthcare professionals, creating an unparalleled environment of trust and loyalty.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates—including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now—are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.