Registered Nurse, RN - Home Health - PRN
About The Position
VitalCaring is hiring a Home Health Registered Nurse to provide field-based care to patients in their homes within an assigned territory. The RN serves as the clinical lead, managing patients’ plans of care, coordinating across disciplines, and driving outcomes from admission through discharge. The role combines advanced assessment, care planning, skilled nursing, and patient education to reduce hospitalizations, improve recovery, and support long-term independence at home. The position offers clinical autonomy and responsibility for making and adjusting care decisions, with support from a collaborative clinical team and interdisciplinary partners. The work involves patients with diverse and often complex needs, and requires adaptability, critical thinking, and effective time management. Performance expectations are tied to clinical quality, patient outcomes, and timely documentation.
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.
- Experience in home health or post-acute care.
- Experience with case management and interdisciplinary coordination.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (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.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling.
- Generous paid time off.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
