Autonomous Home Health RN: Lead Care at Home

VitalCaring Group; Palestine (TX); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VitalCaring is seeking a Field-Based Home Health RN to serve as the clinical lead for patients, coordinating across disciplines from admission through discharge. You will leverage advanced assessment, care planning, and patient education to reduce hospitalizations and support long-term independence at home.

In this role you will manage a diverse caseload with autonomy, while collaborating with a caring clinical team.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (or compact eligibility) and CPR certification.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Minimum one 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.

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

Skills

Clinical judgment

Patient communication

Time management

Independent decision-making

Caseload management

CPR certification

Driver's license

Education

BSN

Accredited nursing program

Tools

EMR systems

Homecare Homebase (HCHB)

Job description

VitalCaring is seeking a Field-Based Home Health RN to serve as the clinical lead for patients, coordinating across disciplines from admission through discharge. You will leverage advanced assessment, care planning, and patient education to reduce hospitalizations and support long-term independence at home.

In this role you will manage a diverse caseload with autonomy, while collaborating with a caring clinical team.