Autonomous Home Health RN - Lead Care & Outcomes

VitalCaring Group; Baird (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

VitalCaring Group seeks a Home Health RN to lead patient care from admission through discharge. You will assess, plan, educate, and implement care to reduce hospitalizations and support independence in the home.

This field-based role offers clinical autonomy within a collaborative team. You’ll manage a diverse caseload, prioritize patient needs, and ensure timely documentation while delivering compassionate, high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (or compact eligibility) + 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.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Independent thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Caseload management

Patient-centered approach

EMR proficiency

Driver's license

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

BSN

Tools

EMR systems

Homecare Homebase (HCHB)

Job description

VitalCaring Group seeks a Home Health RN to lead patient care from admission through discharge. You will assess, plan, educate, and implement care to reduce hospitalizations and support independence in the home.

This field-based role offers clinical autonomy within a collaborative team. You’ll manage a diverse caseload, prioritize patient needs, and ensure timely documentation while delivering compassionate, high-quality care.