Registered Nurse, RN - Home Health
About The Position
This role is for a Registered Nurse (RN) in Home Health, focusing on field-based clinical autonomy and advanced patient care. The position is with VitalCaring, emphasizing a meaningful practice where nurses can utilize their full clinical skillset, think critically, and make a measurable impact on patient outcomes. Home Health offers an opportunity to lead decisions, manage complexity, and help patients recover and thrive in their own environment. The role involves being the clinical lead for patients, managing the plan of care, coordinating across disciplines, and driving outcomes from admission through discharge. It combines advanced assessment skills, care planning, and patient education to reduce hospitalizations, improve recovery, and support long-term independence at home.
Requirements
- Active RN license (or compact eligibility) + CPR certification
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Minimum one (1) year RN experience (Home Health, Med-Surg, ICU, or Acute Care preferred)
- Strong clinical judgment and ability to think independently
- Excellent communication skills and patient-centered approach
- Ability to manage a caseload and prioritize effectively
- Proficiency with EMR systems
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Nice To Haves
- Experience in home health or post-acute care
- Experience with case management and interdisciplinary coordination
- BSN
- Familiarity with Homecare Homebase (HCHB)
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive in-home assessments to evaluate clinical status, risks, and goals of care
- Develop and manage individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians and care teams
- Deliver skilled nursing care, including medication management, treatments, and interventions
- Serve as the case manager, coordinating care across therapists, aides, and physicians
- Monitor patient progress and make clinical decisions based on changing conditions
- Educate patients and families to support disease management and independence
- Coordinate care transitions and discharge planning to reduce readmissions
- Maintain timely, accurate documentation in the EMR
- Supervise and support Home Health Aides as needed
- Participate in on-call rotation as appropriate
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling
- Generous PTO
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
