RN, Registered Nurse Home Health
About The Position
VitalCaring is hiring a field-based Registered Nurse for home health care. The RN serves as the clinical lead for assigned patients, managing 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 independence at home. The position offers clinical autonomy within a collaborative clinical team and requires adaptability, critical thinking, caseload management, and timely documentation.
Requirements
- Active RN license or compact eligibility.
- CPR certification.
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- At least one year of RN experience; Home Health, Med-Surg, ICU, or Acute Care experience is preferred.
- 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 or post-acute care.
- Experience with case management and interdisciplinary coordination.
- BSN.
- Familiarity with Homecare Homebase (HCHB).
- Home Health, Med-Surg, ICU, or Acute Care RN experience.
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 PTO.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
