RN, Registered Nurse Home Health
About The Position
VitalCaring is hiring a field-based Home Health Registered Nurse to provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes. The RN serves as the clinical lead and case manager, overseeing care from admission through discharge. The role combines comprehensive assessment, individualized care planning, skilled interventions, patient and family education, interdisciplinary coordination, and discharge planning to support recovery, reduce hospitalizations, and promote independence. The position offers clinical autonomy and requires independent judgment while working with a collaborative clinical team. The RN manages patients with varied and potentially complex needs, adapts care as conditions change, and is accountable for clinical quality, patient outcomes, and timely documentation. The role includes travel within an assigned territory, supervision of Home Health Aides as needed, and participation in an on-call rotation as appropriate.
Requirements
- Active RN license or compact eligibility, plus CPR certification.
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- At least 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
- Experience in Home Health, Med-Surg, ICU, or Acute Care.
- 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 and 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 PTO.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
