RN, Registered Nurse Home Health
About The Position
VitalCaring is hiring a field-based Home Health Registered Nurse to provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes within an assigned territory. The RN serves as the clinical lead and case manager, overseeing patient care from admission through discharge. The role involves comprehensive assessment, individualized care planning, clinical decision-making, coordination across disciplines, and patient and family education to support recovery, independence, and improved outcomes. The position offers substantial clinical autonomy, with support from a collaborative clinical team and interdisciplinary partners. The nurse manages patients with varied and often complex needs, monitors changing conditions, coordinates care transitions, and maintains timely and accurate EMR documentation. The role may include supervising Home Health Aides and participating in an on-call rotation as appropriate.
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 and 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
Associate degree
