RN, Registered Nurse Home Health
About The Position
VitalCaring is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide field-based home health care. The RN serves as the clinical lead for assigned patients, managing plans of care, coordinating across disciplines, and driving patient 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 ownership, care for patients with varied and often complex needs, meaningful relationships with patients and families, and support from an interdisciplinary clinical team. It is based in patients’ homes within an assigned territory and requires 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.
- At least one year of RN experience; experience in Home Health, Med-Surg, ICU, or Acute Care 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.
- 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 (PTO).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
