Autonomous Home Health RN: Lead Care & Outcomes

VitalCaring Group; Okeechobee (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VitalCaring Group is seeking a Field-based Home Health Registered Nurse to lead plans of care, coordinate across disciplines, and drive patient outcomes from admission to discharge. You will use advanced assessment, care planning, and patient education to reduce hospitalizations and promote independence at home.

The role emphasizes autonomy within a collaborative clinical team, with opportunities to manage a diverse caseload, work in patients' homes within an assigned territory, and strengthen

Qualifications

• Active RN license (or compact eligibility) + 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

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home assessments and evaluate clinical status, risks, and goals of care
• Develop and manage individualized care plans with physicians and care teams
• Deliver skilled nursing care including medication management and treatments
• Serve as the case manager coordinating care across therapists, aides, and physicians
• Monitor patient progress and make clinical decisions based on condition changes
• 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

Active RN license

CPR certification

Excellent communication

Caseload management

Independent clinical judgment

EMR proficiency

Driver's license

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

BSN

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

VitalCaring Group is seeking a Field-based Home Health Registered Nurse to lead plans of care, coordinate across disciplines, and drive patient outcomes from admission to discharge. You will use advanced assessment, care planning, and patient education to reduce hospitalizations and promote independence at home.

The role emphasizes autonomy within a collaborative clinical team, with opportunities to manage a diverse caseload, work in patients' homes within an assigned territory, and strengthen