RN, Registered Nurse Home Health - PRN Weekends

VitalCaring Group•Lawton, OK

About The Position

VitalCaring is hiring a field-based Home Health Registered Nurse to provide skilled, patient-centered care in patients’ homes. The RN serves as the clinical lead, managing each patient’s plan of care, coordinating across disciplines, and driving outcomes from admission through discharge. The role uses comprehensive assessment, care planning, patient education, and clinical decision-making to support recovery, reduce hospitalizations, and promote long-term independence at home. The position offers clinical autonomy and is supported by a collaborative clinical team and interdisciplinary partners. Nurses care for patients with diverse and often complex needs, build relationships with patients and families, and work within an assigned territory. The environment calls for adaptability, critical thinking, time management, and timely documentation. Performance expectations are tied to clinical quality, patient outcomes, and documentation timeliness.

Requirements

Active RN license or compact eligibility.
CPR certification.
Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Minimum of one year of RN experience.
Strong clinical judgment and ability to think independently.
Excellent communication skills and a 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

Home Health, Med-Surg, ICU, or Acute Care experience is preferred.
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 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 an on-call rotation as appropriate.