Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health - PRN
About The Position
VitalCaring is hiring a field-based Home Health Registered Nurse to provide skilled care to patients in their homes. The RN serves as the clinical lead and case manager, managing patient care from admission through discharge. The role involves comprehensive assessments, individualized care planning, coordination with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, patient and family education, and clinical decision-making to support recovery, reduce hospitalizations, and promote independence. The position offers a high degree of clinical autonomy and is supported by a collaborative clinical team. Nurses work within an assigned territory, manage a caseload, document care in an EMR, and may supervise Home Health Aides. The role requires adaptability, critical thinking, effective time management, and participation in an on-call rotation as appropriate. Clinical quality, patient outcomes, and timely documentation are performance expectations.
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 experience.
- 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 and coordinate 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
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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