Halcyon Home is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Home Health Registered Nurse Full Time to support our growing geriatric home health population in San Marcos, TX .
Posted Sep 15
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Home Health Halcyon Home is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Home Health Registered Nurse Full Time to support our growing geriatric home health population in San Marcos, TX .geriatric home health population
License
RN license Current RN license and good standing with the state nursing boardRN license in good standing with state nursing board
Term
Permanent Halcyon Home is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Home Health Registered Nurse Full Time to support our growing geriatric home health population in San Marcos, TX .Full Time
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License
RN license in good standing with state nursing boardCurrent RN license and good standing with the state nursing board
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Strong clinical and assessment skills
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Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
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Ability to work independently and manage time effectivelyAbility to work independently and manage time effectively.
Preferred
Experience
Experience in home health or related healthcare settingExperience in home health or related healthcare setting preferred
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Knowledge or experience utilizing Homecare Homebase EMRKnowledge or experience utilizing Homecare Homebase EMR would be a plus
In range for Texas PRN rolesTexas PRN postings that state pay run $61k/yr to $130k/yr, the middle half $76k/yr to $106k/yr, across 261 postings.
Tuition assistance
Offered
Benefits
Benefits5 weeks of PTO plus 9 holidays per yearWe offer competitive pay, 5 weeks of PTO plus 9 holidays per year, and wonderful team support with up-to-date education and training opportunities!
Benefits5 weeks, plus 9 holidays year 1, 6 weeks, plus 9 holidays starting at year 2Generous PTO: Exceptional vacation and personal time off - 5 weeks, plus 9 holidays year 1, 6 weeks, plus 9 holidays starting at year 2
Initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the impact of the terminal disease on the patients physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs
Day to day
Apply specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice careApply specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and the patient’s eligibility.
Day to day
Implement, develop, and document plan of care and recommend revisionsImplement/develop/document the plan of care to ensure quality and continuity of care and recommend revisions to the plan as necessary.
Day to day
Provide effective communication to patient, family, team members, and health care professionalsProvide effective communication to patient, family, team members, and other health care professionals.
Day to day
Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautionsApplies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating and performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
Day to day
Provide clinical directions to Hospice Aide and LPN/LVNProvide clinical directions to the Hospice Aide and LPN/LVN to ensure quality and continuity of service provided.
Day to day
Prepare clinical and progress notes and ensure documentation of quality care
Day to day
Inform physician and personnel of changes in patient needs and evaluate response to careInform physician and other personnel of changes in the patient’s needs and outcomes of intervention, while evaluating patient and family response to care.
Day to day
Monitor assigned cases for third-party payor complianceMonitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payor.
Day to day
Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competencyDemonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency.
Day to day
Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policiesPromote Agency philosophy and administrative policies.
Day to day
Consult with and educate patient and family regarding disease, self-care, end-of-life care, and nutrition, and prioritize needs with IDG
Day to day
Determine scope and frequency of services needed and assess caregiver ability
Day to day
Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing proceduresInitiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
We offer competitive pay, 5 weeks of PTO plus 9 holidays per year, and wonderful team support with up-to-date education and training opportunities!
Halcyon Home is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Home Health Registered Nurse Full Time to support our growing geriatric home health population in San Marcos, TX .
Are you a Registered Nurse with a heart for seniors and a passion for making a real difference in the lives of the patients you serve?
Are you a charismatic communicator who has the gift of reading people?
Do you love engaging with people and take pride in getting everyone taken care of?
Are you a dedicated RN with home health experience (or experience in a related field and a desire to learn about home healthcare)?
Are you a team player who thrives in a supportive environment?
If your answer is yes, come join our team and make every day meaningful!
About Us
Halcyon Home is a fast-growing, central Texas-owned home health, hospice, and home care company. We emphasize hospitality and compassion to encourage positive patient outcomes for our refined, aging clients. We were voted Best in Home Health/Hospice four years running and Best in Home Care three years running by the Senior Resource Guide. We are also one of the Great Places to Work! Come join our team!
Check out the Great Place to Work link! https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7044353
Key
Responsibilities
Initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the impact of the terminal disease on the patients physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case conference, team report, evaluations, and ADLs, (i.e., risk for grief, cultural and spiritual, verbal and non-verbal).
Apply specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and the patient’s eligibility.
Implement/develop/document the plan of care to ensure quality and continuity of care and recommend revisions to the plan as necessary.
Provide effective communication to patient, family, team members, and other health care professionals.
Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating and performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
Provide clinical directions to the Hospice Aide and LPN/LVN to ensure quality and continuity of service provided.
Prepare clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals. Ensure continuity of quality patient care delivered with appropriate documentation.
Inform physician and other personnel of changes in the patient’s needs and outcomes of intervention, while evaluating patient and family response to care.
Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payor.
Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency.
Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies.
Consult with and educate the patient and family regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, nutrition and dietary needs. Prioritize any needs with the members of the IDG. Provide training to other staff as needed.
Determine scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs. Assess the ability of the care giver to meet the patient’s immediate needs upon admission and throughout care.
Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
Requirements
Current RN license and good standing with the state nursing board
Knowledge or experience utilizing Homecare Homebase EMR would be a plus
Experience in home health or related healthcare setting preferred
Strong clinical and assessment skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
What Makes Us Different
People-First Culture: WE truly value and support our team.
Generous PTO: Exceptional vacation and personal time off - 5 weeks, plus 9 holidays year 1, 6 weeks, plus 9 holidays starting at year 2
Excellent Core Values: Communicate, Connect, Collaborate, Care, and Say Yes!
Team Support: Work alongside a caring and collaborative group of professionals.
Neighborhoods+Nurses and young professionals typically land in Downtown San Marcos and The Square District for walkable restaurants and Texas State energy (homes roughly $250K–$450K, with tighter parking during the semester); Blanco Gardens, about a mile east of downtown between the Blanco and San Marcos rivers and right off I-35, for cheaper rents and a 5–10 minute drive to The Square; and master-planned Blanco Vista ($300K–$480K) or newer Cottonwood Creek ($280K–$420K) for community pools, trails, and an off-peak ~30-minute drive toward Austin or San Antonio. Facebook locals also name La Cima and Heritage. Rio Vista draws river-oriented renters; west of I-35 and Hunter’s Hill/River Road ($350K–$600K) are quieter, pricier Hill Country and river-acreage options. Kissing Tree ($300K–$500K) is a 55+ golf community south of town, not a typical nurse pocket.
Nurses and young professionals typically land in Downtown San Marcos and The Square District for walkable restaurants and Texas State energy (homes roughly $250K–$450K, with tighter parking during the semester); Blanco Gardens, about a mile east of downtown between the Blanco and San Marcos rivers and right off I-35, for cheaper rents and a 5–10 minute drive to The Square; and master-planned Blanco Vista ($300K–$480K) or newer Cottonwood Creek ($280K–$420K) for community pools, trails, and an off-peak ~30-minute drive toward Austin or San Antonio. Facebook locals also name La Cima and Heritage.
Rio Vista draws river-oriented renters; west of I-35 and Hunter’s Hill/River Road ($350K–$600K) are quieter, pricier Hill Country and river-acreage options. Kissing Tree ($300K–$500K) is a 55+ golf community south of town, not a typical nurse pocket.
Getting around+San Marcos sits on Interstate 35, about 30 miles south of Austin and roughly 45 minutes north of San Antonio; the typical local commute is about 24 minutes, but I-35 congests at peak hours and most neighborhoods are car-dependent. Blanco Vista is described as about 30 minutes off-peak to either metro; Kissing Tree about 35 minutes to Austin. Ascension Seton Hays is the primary hospital serving the area. Apartments cluster on I-35 frontage and the streets ringing Texas State; south I-35 rentals such as The Lanes at Oslo are a short drive to downtown, campus, and the outlet malls. Relocation guides urge touring during a Texas State semester to feel real traffic and parking pressure near campus.
San Marcos sits on Interstate 35, about 30 miles south of Austin and roughly 45 minutes north of San Antonio; the typical local commute is about 24 minutes, but I-35 congests at peak hours and most neighborhoods are car-dependent. Blanco Vista is described as about 30 minutes off-peak to either metro; Kissing Tree about 35 minutes to Austin.
Ascension Seton Hays is the primary hospital serving the area. Apartments cluster on I-35 frontage and the streets ringing Texas State; south I-35 rentals such as The Lanes at Oslo are a short drive to downtown, campus, and the outlet malls.
Relocation guides urge touring during a Texas State semester to feel real traffic and parking pressure near campus.
Outdoors+The spring-fed San Marcos River runs crystal-clear at about 72°F year-round through the middle of town and is the default recreation: tubing, kayaking, swimming, and fishing, with Rio Vista Park the easy picnic-and-put-in park. Purgatory Creek Natural Area covers more than 1,000 acres of trails next to La Cima (together among the largest urban natural areas in Texas); Spring Lake Natural Area and The Meadows Center offer headwaters walks and glass-bottom boat tours over the springs. Canyon Lake is less than 25 minutes from La Cima, with 80 miles of shoreline, 8,230 surface acres, and eight public parks for boating and fishing. Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park and Ringtail Ridge add caves and more trail miles.
The spring-fed San Marcos River runs crystal-clear at about 72°F year-round through the middle of town and is the default recreation: tubing, kayaking, swimming, and fishing, with Rio Vista Park the easy picnic-and-put-in park. Purgatory Creek Natural Area covers more than 1,000 acres of trails next to La Cima (together among the largest urban natural areas in Texas); Spring Lake Natural Area and The Meadows Center offer headwaters walks and glass-bottom boat tours over the springs.
Canyon Lake is less than 25 minutes from La Cima, with 80 miles of shoreline, 8,230 surface acres, and eight public parks for boating and fishing. Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park and Ringtail Ridge add caves and more trail miles.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in San Marcos
San Marcos is a spring-fed college town on I-35 between Austin and San Antonio, defined by a crystal-clear river that stays about 72°F year-round and a still-walkable, locally owned downtown. For a nurse, the practical appeal is cheaper housing than Austin, a ~24-minute typical local commute, and outdoor life you can actually use after a shift: tubing and swimming from Rio Vista Park, trails at 1,000-acre Purgatory Creek, glass-bottom boats at The Meadows Center, and Canyon Lake under 25 minutes out. Live near Downtown and The Square if you want restaurants and music in walking distance—and can tolerate semester crowds and tight parking. Choose Blanco Gardens for lower rent and I-35 access, or Blanco Vista and Cottonwood Creek (roughly the high $200Ks to $400Ks) for newer homes, pools, and a 30-minute off-peak shot at either metro. Ascension Seton Hays is the area’s primary hospital; most errands still require a car. Tradeoffs are honest: about 38,000 Texas State students swing traffic and rentals every August, I-35 clogs at rush hour, property taxes run about 2.1–2.4%, and the Blanco and San Marcos rivers flood. Tour during a semester, check FEMA maps, and file a homestead exemption if you buy.
