Registered Nurse (RN) - Case Manager

ADAPTIVE HOME HEALTH · Houston, TX Full Time
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Job Description

Role: Registered Nurse (RN) - Case Manager Comp: $64.10 / point | $85,000 - $105,000 /year Mileage in addition to productivity comp Schedule: Full-time Monday–Friday some weekends (as needed) Location: Field-based Who We Are: Adaptive Home Health is building a higher-acuity, patient-centered, skilled home health model across Texas. Our ultimate mission is to dramatically improve patient access to home health care. The RN role is the front line of that mission: you deliver skilled care in the home, advocate for patients and families, and help us raise the standard for what home health can be. We build technology to better support our field clinicians faster and more supported. Ultimately our clinicians our the customers of our engineering team. Our charting product is designed to reduce documentation burden and keep visits moving, and our scheduling product (launching soon) will make it easier to coordinate visits, reduce last-minute changes, and protect clinician time. If you have strong clinical judgment and you like owning outcomes, this role gives you autonomy, meaningful patient impact, and a support team built to remove administrative friction. What you will do: Own patient assessments and skilled visit documentation including OASIS. Deliver high-acuity home health care, with a focus on wound care and infusion therapy . Build and maintain a clear plan of care through consistent communication with physicians, care team members, patients, and families. Serve as the patients advocate and ensure continuity of care across disciplines. Drive case management responsibilities including care coordination, timely follow-ups, and barrier resolution to keep patients progressing toward goals. Communicate changes in condition, obtain/track orders, and coordinate services (PT/OT/ST/MSW/HHA) to ensure the plan of care is executed. Administer medications and treatments as ordered, and provide patient and caregiver teaching. Coordinate with internal clinical and operational support teams so that care is delivered reliably and safely. Provide supervision and guidance to LVNs and HHAs when applicable. Participate in case conferences and in-services to align on quality, safety, and clinical outcomes. Why Adaptive Operations that back you up: You are supported by an experienced clinical and operational team so you can focus on patient care, not chasing logistics. Clear productivity model with upside: You are paid per productivity point with an expectation of 30 points/week Schedule flexibility: We build schedules to make field work sustainable, and we support smart routing and coordination so your day is predictable whenever possible. Cutting-edge tech built for clinicians: Our charting tools are designed to reduce documentation burden, and our scheduling product (launching soon) will streamline visit coordination and reduce last-minute changes. Mission-driven work: We are here to expand access to high-quality home health care, and we want clinicians who take pride in raising the standard. Requirements Must-haves Current Texas RN license 3 years of clinical nursing experience Comfort with wound care and infusions CPR required (BLS) Current Texas drivers license and comfort with field-based work Strong time management and organization in a high-autonomy environment Clear, professional communication with patients, families, and providers Nice-to-haves Previous home health experience Familiarity with Homecare Homebase (HCHB) or similar EMR Experience coordinating care for medically complex patients ER or equivalent nursing experience Clinical focus areas Home Health Wound Care Infusion Therapy Critical and Intensive Care experience is a plus Benefits 401(k) 401(k) matching Health, dental, vision, and life insurance Paid time off Flexible scheduling Referral program

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What Most Job Listings Don’t Tell You

General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Nursing roles in senior living are fundamentally different from hospital nursing. Most positions involve building long-term relationships with the same residents over months or years rather than cycling through new patients every shift. Facilities in the Houston area typically require an active Texas RN or LVN license, current CPR/BLS certification, and many prefer at least one year of geriatric or long-term care experience.

Shift patterns vary widely — some facilities run traditional 8-hour shifts (day, evening, night), while others use 12-hour rotations. Weekend and holiday coverage is almost always part of the schedule. The nurse-to-resident ratio in assisted living is generally more favorable than in hospitals, but you will likely be the highest-level clinical staff on the floor during your shift, which means more autonomy and more responsibility for clinical judgment calls.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the Houston area.

A typical shift starts with medication pass and resident assessments. You will review overnight notes from the previous shift, check vitals for residents on your watch list, and coordinate with CNAs on any changes in condition. Mid-shift usually involves documentation, family communication, and working with physicians on care plan updates — often by phone or telehealth rather than in-person rounds.

Depending on the facility, you may also handle admissions paperwork, manage wound care, supervise medication techs, and respond to emergencies. The documentation load in senior living is significant — state surveys and compliance requirements mean thorough charting is non-negotiable. Many nurses in this setting say the most rewarding part is knowing their residents personally and being able to notice subtle changes that a rotating hospital nurse might miss.

About This Employer

ADAPTIVE HOME HEALTH is a Branch Agency located in Houston, TX at 8 Greenway Plz, Suite 605.

Care services offered: Licensed And Certified Home Health Services; Licensed Home Health Services

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Employer profile provided by Houston Senior Living Guide

Houston Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Registered Nurse positions in the Houston metro area earn a median wage of $47.02/hr ($97,802/yr). The typical range is $38.29 – $50.95/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $69,368/yr
Houston Median $97,802/yr
Experienced (90th) $125,320/yr
vs. National Median +4.5%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by Houston Senior Living Guide.

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Facility Type Branch Agency

8 Greenway Plz, Suite 605, Houston, TX 77046

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