Registered Nurse, RN - Home Health
About The Position
VitalCaring is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide home health care in a field-based role. The RN serves as the clinical lead for assigned patients, managing plans of care, coordinating across disciplines, and supporting 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 in their homes within an assigned territory. It offers clinical autonomy, supported by a collaborative clinical team, and requires adaptability, critical thinking, effective 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.
- 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).
- RN experience in Home Health, Med-Surg, ICU, or Acute Care is preferred.
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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
