Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health - PRN
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, coordinating across disciplines, and driving outcomes 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.
Qualifications
- 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).
What to Expect
This is a field‑based role caring for patients in their homes within an assigned territory. You will enjoy a high level of autonomy supported by a collaborative clinical team, working in a dynamic environment that requires adaptability, critical thinking, and strong time management. Performance expectations are tied to clinical quality, patient outcomes, and documentation timeliness.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling that supports work‑life balance.
- Generous paid time off (PTO).
- Strong support from industry‑leading leaders and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Opportunities to build meaningful patient relationships and see direct results of your care.
- Clinical autonomy and ownership of patient outcomes.