Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health - PRN
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 and case manager, managing care from admission through discharge. The role involves comprehensive assessment, individualized care planning, coordination with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, and clinical decision-making to support recovery, reduce hospitalizations, and promote independence at home. The RN provides skilled nursing interventions, monitors changing patient conditions, educates patients and families, coordinates care transitions, maintains timely and accurate EMR documentation, and supervises Home Health Aides as needed. The position offers a high degree of autonomy, supported by a collaborative clinical team, and requires adaptability, critical thinking, and effective time management. Clinical quality, patient outcomes, and documentation timeliness are performance expectations.
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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