VitalCaring is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for Home Health PRN work. As a Home Health RN, you will serve as the clinical lead for your patients, managing their plan of care from admission through discharge. You will work in a field-based role, caring for patients in their homes within an assigned territory with high clinical autonomy and support from a collaborative clinical team.
You will combine advanced assessment skills, care planning, and patient education to reduce hospitalizations, improve recovery, and support long-term independence at home. This role involves managing complex, high-impact care for patients with diverse needs, from post-acute recovery to chronic condition management.
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)
Schedule
- Field-based role with flexible scheduling
- Generous PTO
- On-call rotation as appropriate