Admission Registered Nurse, RN

If you’re an experienced RN who still loves nursing—but is ready for a pace that allows you to think, assess, and truly connect—this role was designed with you in mind.

BrightStar Care of Amarillo is locally owned and operated, with leadership that is present, accessible, and invested in both our clinicians and our community. This role keeps your nursing skills sharp while providing flexibility, autonomy, and professional respect.

Position Snapshot

• Status: PRN / As Needed
• Pay: $50 per visit
• Pay Frequency: Weekly
• Location: Amarillo, TX (Home Health)
• Schedule: Flexible and nurse-driven
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Why Nurses Transition Into This Role

• A change of pace without leaving nursing behind
• Time to assess, think critically, and educate—not just task-check
• Autonomy with support, you are trusted, but never alone
• Predictable pay per visit with weekly payroll
• Leadership that knows your name and values your experience

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the first clinical point of contact for new patients and families
• Complete pre-admission assessments, evaluating medical needs, safety, and home environment
• Determine admission eligibility based on physician orders and regulatory standards
• Develop and update Plans of Care reflecting patient needs and goals
• Obtain start-of-care orders and all required intake documentation
• Coordinate care with physicians and interdisciplinary team members
• Provide patient and caregiver education that supports safe, successful care at home
• Deliver skilled nursing care aligned with BrightStar Care standards and Texas regulations

A Role That Protects—and Expands—Your Skills

This is not a narrow or repetitive role. Intake nursing at BrightStar Care allows you to actively use:

• Advanced head-to-toe assessment
• Clinical judgment and care coordination
• Multi-diagnosis exposure
• Patient and family education
• Regulatory and documentation expertise

Many nurses tell us this role reignites why they became a nurse in the first place.

What We’re Looking For

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Texas
• Minimum of two (2) years of RN experience
• Strong assessment, organization, and communication skills
• Comfort working independently with the backing of a supportive local team

Why BrightStar Care of Amarillo

• Locally owned, community-rooted leadership
• Faith-based, mission-driven culture
• One-on-one patient care
• Clinical support available 24/7
• Ongoing education and skill development
• Employee recognition programs
• Medical (BCBS), dental, and vision benefits for eligible team members
• Telehealth services for team members

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.