Home Health Registered Nurse (RN)

Trinity Health•Silver Spring, MD

5d•$37 - $59•Onsite

About The Position

As a Home Health Registered Nurse, you will provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes. You will develop personalized care plans, administer medications, and support patients’ recovery and independence. The role is intended for nurses with home health or acute care experience and offers an independent, patient-focused care environment. The nurse follows treatment orders and the plan of care, manages assigned patients’ ongoing care, and coordinates with physicians, clinical managers, other disciplines, and families as appropriate. The position also includes patient education and coaching, schedule management, and participation in quality improvement activities. The employer describes the workload as consistent, with guaranteed hours, and states there are no on-call requirements. Holy Cross Home Care and Hospice is a faith-based, not-for-profit agency and a member of Trinity Health At Home. It provides skilled nursing, physical, occupational and speech therapy, and medical social work to patients and families at home. The agency is Medicare-certified and Joint Commission-accredited.

Requirements

At least one year of professional nursing experience.
An RN license in the State of Maryland.
Home care experience.
Graduation from an approved nursing education program.
Strong computer and technology skills.
A current driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow treatment orders and provide services indicated in the plan of care.
Use and implement appropriate educational tools and pathways according to guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Participate actively in quality improvement activities to help optimize agency performance.
Provide ongoing care management for assigned patients to support high-quality care, reduce rehospitalizations, and achieve strong outcomes.
Use motivational interviewing and health coaching techniques to support desired patient outcomes.
Adjust weekly and monthly patient visit schedules to promote continuity, fulfill ordered visit utilization, and support operational efficiency while avoiding duplicate, interrupted, or overlapping visits.
Initiate, maintain, and document communication about clients’ care and needs with physicians, the clinical manager, other disciplines, and family members as appropriate.
Perform duties independently, responsibly, consistently, and in a timely manner.
Develop personalized care plans, administer medications, and support patients’ recovery and independence in the home.