Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health - Full Time

About the role

As a Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) at VitalCaring, you will serve as the clinical lead for patients in their homes, managing the plan of care from admission through discharge. You will use advanced assessment skills, care planning, and patient education to reduce hospitalizations, improve recovery, and support long‑term independence.

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 the 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 on‑call rotation as appropriate.

Requirements

• Active RN license (or compact eligibility) and CPR certification.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Minimum one (1) year RN experience (Home Health, Med‑Surg, ICU, or Acute Care preferred).
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to think independently.
• Excellent communication skills and patient‑centered approach.
• Ability to manage a caseload and prioritize effectively.
• Proficiency with EMR systems.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in home health or post‑acute care.
• Experience with case management and interdisciplinary coordination.
• BSN degree.
• Familiarity with Homecare Homebase (HCHB) platform.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling.
• Generous paid time off (PTO).
• Supportive interdisciplinary team and clear processes.
• Opportunities for clinical autonomy and ownership of patient outcomes.

Schedule

• Field‑based role caring for patients in assigned home territories.
• High level of autonomy supported by a collaborative clinical team.
• On‑call rotation as needed.