Autonomous Home Health RN — Lead Care & Outcomes

VitalCaring Group; Ozark (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

VitalCaring Group is seeking a Field-Based Home Health RN to serve as clinical lead for patient care in their homes across a defined territory. You will manage the plan of care, coordinate with physicians and care teams, and drive outcomes from admission through discharge.

The role emphasizes advanced assessment, care planning, and patient education to reduce hospitalizations, improve recovery, and support long‑term independence at home.

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).

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 assessment

Care planning

Home health nursing

EMR documentation

Independent decision-making

Patient education

Time management

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

CPR certification

Accredited nursing program graduate

BSN (advantage)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

VitalCaring Group is seeking a Field-Based Home Health RN to serve as clinical lead for patient care in their homes across a defined territory. You will manage the plan of care, coordinate with physicians and care teams, and drive outcomes from admission through discharge.

The role emphasizes advanced assessment, care planning, and patient education to reduce hospitalizations, improve recovery, and support long‑term independence at home.