Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health - Full Time

VitalCaring is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for a full-time, field-based Home Health position. In this role, you will serve as the clinical lead for your patients, managing their plan of care from admission through discharge while working in their homes within an assigned territory.

You will have significant clinical autonomy to assess patients, make real-time clinical decisions, and adjust care based on changing conditions. This position combines 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

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license (or compact eligibility)
• CPR certification
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Minimum one year of 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
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Familiarity with Homecare Homebase (HCHB)

Work Environment

• Field-based role requiring travel to patients' homes within an assigned territory
• High level of autonomy supported by a collaborative clinical team
• Dynamic environment requiring adaptability, critical thinking, and strong time management
• Performance expectations tied to clinical quality, patient outcomes, and documentation timeliness
• Flexible scheduling with generous PTO