Registered Nurse, RN - Home Health - PRN
About The Position
VitalCaring is seeking a field-based Home Health Registered Nurse to provide patient care in patients’ homes within an assigned territory. The RN serves as the clinical lead, managing each patient’s plan of care, coordinating across disciplines, and supporting outcomes from admission through discharge. The role involves comprehensive assessment, care planning, skilled nursing, patient and family education, monitoring and responding to changes in condition, and discharge planning to reduce hospitalizations and promote recovery and independence at home. The position offers clinical autonomy supported by a collaborative clinical team and requires adaptability, critical thinking, time management, and timely documentation. The RN may supervise Home Health Aides and participate in an on-call rotation as appropriate.
Requirements
- Active RN license or compact eligibility.
- CPR certification.
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Minimum 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 is preferred.
- 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, 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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