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Home Health RN – Flexible Hours & Competitive Pay

Nurturing Home Healthcare

Port Arthur, TX

Unit
Wound-Care

Posted Jun 17

What the listing says

Role

Term
Per Diem
Setting
Home Health
Accepts
RN
Experience
1+ years

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
Top of TX PRN pay

TX PRN postings that state pay run $29/hr to $62/hr, the middle half $36/hr to $53/hr, across 197 postings.

Overtime
$55/hr

About this role

*Position Overview*

We are seeking a skilled and dependable *PRN Home Health Registered Nurse (RN)* to provide high-quality skilled nursing care to patients in their homes. This is a field-based role offering flexibility and autonomy, ideal for RNs who are comfortable working independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team.

*Schedule & Flexibility*

  • Flexible scheduling based on your availability
  • Visits are assigned as new patients are admitted
  • Visit volume is based on patient assignments and generally increases as patient caseload grows.
  • This role works well alongside other professional commitments
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*Responsibilities*

  • Perform comprehensive patient assessments and reassessments
  • Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care
  • Complete Start of Care (SOC), Resumption of Care (ROC), Recertifications, and Discharge visits as assigned
  • Provide skilled nursing services including medication management, wound care, disease education, and treatments per physician orders
  • Accurately complete clinical documentation in a timely manner
  • Communicate changes in patient condition to physicians and the care team
  • Ensure compliance with agency policies, state regulations, and Medicare guidelines

*Experience & Training*

  • Minimum of *1 year nursing experience* (home health preferred)
  • RNs without prior home health experience must complete:
  • Agency training
  • *One unpaid shadow visit* prior to independently taking patients
  • This position is *not supervised in the field*; RNs must be comfortable working independently

*Qualifications*

  • Active *Registered Nurse (RN)* license in the state of Texas
  • Minimum of *1 year nursing experience* (home health preferred)
  • Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license
  • Strong clinical judgment, time management, and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently in a field-based environment

*Compensation & Visit Structure*

  • This is a *PRN, per-visit position*
  • Visits are typically scheduled for a *minimum of 45 minutes*, depending on patient needs and plan of care
  • Compensation is based on visit type and complexity

*Why Work With Us*

  • Flexible, PRN scheduling
  • Autonomous field work with office and clinical support
  • Opportunity to build a caseload as referrals increase
  • Supportive and organized care team
  • Job Types: Contract, PRN
  • Pay: $55.00 - $120.00 per hour
  • Work Location: On the road

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Requirements

  • RN
  • Texas RN license

Benefits

  • Flexible schedule

Place

City
Port Arthur, TX
Median rent
$1,021/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$46,354/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
10% below the national average

Port Arthur area index 90.0, where 100 is the national average.

Port Arthur sits on the Gulf Coast near the Louisiana border, offering nurses a small-city feel shaped by oil refining, shrimping, and Cajun-Texan culture. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy Sea Rim State Beach or nearby Sabine Lake for fishing and birdwatching. It is a practical, down-to-earth community for healthcare professionals seeking a slower coastal pace.

Map showing the location of Port Arthur, TX
Approximate location in Port Arthur, TX. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

How this role fits you

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Home Health is a specialty you move into. Agencies want acute time first, then train the home-specific work.

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