Halcyon Home is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Home Health Registered Nurse Full Time to support our growing geriatric home health population in Buda/Kyle, TX
Posted Oct 9
Unit and setting
Home Health support our growing geriatric home health populationgeriatric home health patients
License
RN license Current RN license and good standing with the state nursing boardCurrent RN license in good standing with state nursing board
Term
Permanent Home Health Registered Nurse Full TimeFull time
Do you qualify?
License
Current 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
Home health or related healthcare experienceExperience in home health or related healthcare setting preferred
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Knowledge or experience with 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 PTO plus 9 holidays in year 1; 6 weeks PTO from 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
5 weeks PTO plus 9 holidays in year 1, 6 weeks plus 9 holidays starting year 2
The role and schedule
Charting
Homecare Homebase
Day to day
Initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of physical, functional, psychosocial and environmental needsInitial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the impact of the terminal disease on the patients physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs
Day to day
Apply admission and re-certification criteria for hospice careApply specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care
Day to day
Implement, develop and document the plan of careImplement/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 and other health care professionalsProvide effective communication to patient, family, team members, and other health care professionals.
Day to day
Apply infection control and standard precautions in patient careApplies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating and performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
Day to day
Give clinical directions to the 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 showing progress toward goalsPrepare clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals.
Day to day
Inform physician and other personnel of changes in patient needs and outcomesInform 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 on disease, self-care, end-of-life care, nutrition and dietConsult with and educate the patient and family regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, nutrition and dietary needs.
Day to day
Provide training to other staff as neededProvide training to other staff as needed.
Day to day
Determine scope and frequency of services based on acuity and patient/family needsDetermine scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs.
Day to day
Initiate preventive and rehabilitative nursing proceduresInitiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
Holidays
9 holidays per year5 weeks of PTO plus 9 holidays per year
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 Buda/Kyle, 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+Plum Creek is one of Kyle's established anchor communities, designed around an 18-hole golf course with mature trees, trails, and larger lots. Hometown Kyle offers master-planned subdivisions with built-in community pools, parks, and trails, while developments like 6 Creeks, Anthem, and Waterleaf feature newer modern home builds. Communities such as Cypress Forest, Post Oak, Crosswinds, and Sage Hollow provide accessible starter and mid-tier family housing, whereas high-end enclaves like Clara Vista at Wateridge showcase premium estate residences.
Plum Creek is one of Kyle's established anchor communities, designed around an 18-hole golf course with mature trees, trails, and larger lots. Hometown Kyle offers master-planned subdivisions with built-in community pools, parks, and trails, while developments like 6 Creeks, Anthem, and Waterleaf feature newer modern home builds.
Communities such as Cypress Forest, Post Oak, Crosswinds, and Sage Hollow provide accessible starter and mid-tier family housing, whereas high-end enclaves like Clara Vista at Wateridge showcase premium estate residences.
Getting around+Kyle relies heavily on the Interstate 35 corridor, which cuts through the middle of town and connects commuters to Austin roughly 20 to 30 minutes to the north and San Marcos approximately 15 minutes to the south. While off-peak trips are straightforward, peak rush hours regularly jam I-35, and local two-lane arterial roads frequently slow down due to ongoing infrastructure construction. Commuters traveling into Austin also have access to the Capital Metro Park & Ride bus service.
Kyle relies heavily on the Interstate 35 corridor, which cuts through the middle of town and connects commuters to Austin roughly 20 to 30 minutes to the north and San Marcos approximately 15 minutes to the south. While off-peak trips are straightforward, peak rush hours regularly jam I-35, and local two-lane arterial roads frequently slow down due to ongoing infrastructure construction.
Commuters traveling into Austin also have access to the Capital Metro Park & Ride bus service.
Outdoors+Outdoor life centers on nearby green spaces like Lake Kyle, Steeplechase Park, Gregg-Clarke Park, Waterleaf Park, and the Plum Creek Preserve trail systems. Golfers play the 18-hole championship Plum Creek Golf Course, which serves as the home course for Texas State University's golf teams. Water enthusiasts frequently make short weekend drives out to the San Marcos River, Canyon Lake, or regional Hill Country natural springs like Blue Hole and Jacob's Well in neighboring Wimberley.
Outdoor life centers on nearby green spaces like Lake Kyle, Steeplechase Park, Gregg-Clarke Park, Waterleaf Park, and the Plum Creek Preserve trail systems. Golfers play the 18-hole championship Plum Creek Golf Course, which serves as the home course for Texas State University's golf teams.
Water enthusiasts frequently make short weekend drives out to the San Marcos River, Canyon Lake, or regional Hill Country natural springs like Blue Hole and Jacob's Well in neighboring Wimberley.
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 Kyle
Kyle has rapidly transformed from a quiet railway stop into one of Central Texas's fastest-growing residential hubs, appealing to medical professionals who want newer master-planned housing within commuting range of South Austin and San Marcos. Anchored along Interstate 35, the town officially celebrates its status as the Pie Capital of Texas, complete with scratch-baked goods from the Texas Pie Company and the annual Labor Day Pie in the Sky hot air balloon festival at Lake Kyle. Relocating healthcare workers typically settle into amenity-packed developments like Plum Creek, Hometown Kyle, or 6 Creeks, which offer neighborhood pools, trail networks, and proximity to Hays CISD schools. Outdoor downtime is easily spent exploring Steeplechase Park, golfing at the Plum Creek championship course, or floating the nearby San Marcos River. The clear trade-off is infrastructure growing pains: heavy peak-hour traffic along I-35 can complicate regional hospital commutes, local two-lane roads encounter construction backlogs, and newer developments frequently carry MUD or PID infrastructure tax districts. For nurses seeking suburban space and easy Hill Country access, Kyle delivers a convenient middle ground.
