Home Health Registered Nurse
About The Position
Optimal Care is growing and proactively building our talent pipeline for future opportunities. While this role may not be immediately available, we invite you to submit your resume to this posting. A member of our Recruiting team will reach out to discuss opportunities with you. Optimal Care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career. As a clinician-owned and operated organization, we empower our team members to provide personalized, compassionate care to patients and families every day. For 6 consecutive years, we have earned the Great Places to Work certification, and we believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. We’re committed to supporting your professional growth, valuing your expertise, and creating an environment where you can do your best work every day. We are a leading provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice that encourages collaboration, innovation, and clinical excellence. From chronic disease management and rehabilitation to end-of-life care, our focus is on improving outcomes and enhancing quality of life. We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care. About the Role Practice nursing the way it was meant to be - with time, autonomy, and the ability to truly impact your patients' lives. As a Home Health Registered Nurse, you'll provide comprehensive skilled nursing care to patients in their homes, helping them recover, manage chronic conditions, and achieve their health goals in the comfort of their own environment. This role is perfect for an RN who values independence, clinical decision-making, and building meaningful relationships with patients and families. You'll manage your own caseload from admission to discharge, collaborating with physicians and a multidisciplinary team while having the autonomy to make clinical judgments that directly shape patient outcomes.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
- Current State License as a Registered Nurse
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a licensed RN in a clinical care setting
- Reliable transportation with valid automobile insurance
- Willingness to travel daily for home visits within service area
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Experience in home health environment
- OASIS certification or willingness to obtain
Responsibilities
- Provide Comprehensive Nursing Care
- Conduct initial evaluations and ongoing OASIS assessments at appropriate time points
- Deliver skilled nursing services requiring specialized expertise according to physician orders
- Initiate diagnostic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing procedures
- Demonstrate proficiency in phlebotomy, medication administration, and wound care
- Monitor and respond to changes in patient conditions promptly
- Manage Your Caseload
- Assume primary responsibility for assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating care
- Develop, implement, and revise individualized plans of care based on patient needs
- Make clinical decisions about when to involve other disciplines or escalate concerns
- Plan and coordinate patient discharges from services
- Maintain accurate documentation within 24 hours of visits
- Teach and Empower Patients
- Educate patients and families on home nursing procedures and self-care techniques
- Teach disease prevention, injury management, and health promotion strategies
- Work toward patient and caregiver independence as the ultimate goal
- Provide counseling appropriate to each patient's condition and learning needs
- Use evidence-based teaching materials and techniques
- Coordinate Multidisciplinary Care
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals
- Initiate and participate in client care conferences for complex cases
- Assign and supervise home health aide services, conducting required supervisory visits
- Supervise LPN/LVNs and paraprofessionals providing care
- Ensure continuity of care across all providers
- Maintain Clinical Excellence
- Communicate significant findings, problems, and changes to physicians and supervisors
- Report unsafe conditions promptly to appropriate parties
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and in-service programs
- Stay current with best practices and regulatory requirements
- Follow infection control, safety, and documentation policies
Benefits
- Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- HSA and FSA options including Dependent Care
- Company paid Short Term Disability
- Company paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Company Vehicle Program for field roles
- Pet Insurance
- ID and Fraud Protection
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
