Home Health Registered Nurse

Optimal Care•Milford Charter Township, MI

3d•$75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

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
Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
Proficiency in OASIS documentation and care planning
Excellent time management and organizational abilities
Effective communication and teaching skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Comfort working in diverse home and facility environments
Strong clinical judgment and decision-making capabilities
Understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party payor requirements

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