RN, Registered Nurse Home Health
About The Position
VitalCaring is hiring a field-based Home Health Registered Nurse who serves as the clinical lead for assigned patients. The RN manages each patient’s plan of care, coordinates services across disciplines, and drives outcomes from admission through discharge. The role combines comprehensive assessment, care planning, skilled nursing, and patient and family education to reduce hospitalizations, improve recovery, and support independence at home. The position involves caring for patients with diverse and often complex needs, including post-acute recovery and chronic condition management. The nurse exercises clinical autonomy, makes decisions as patient conditions change, and works with a collaborative clinical team. The role is based in patients’ homes within an assigned territory and includes performance expectations related to clinical quality, patient outcomes, and timely documentation.
Requirements
- Active RN license or compact eligibility.
- CPR certification.
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Minimum of 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 RN 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 paid time off (PTO).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
