Autonomous Home Health RN: Lead Care & Outcomes

VitalCaring Group; Patterson (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VitalCaring Group is seeking a Field-based Home Health RN to lead patient care in their home environments. You will manage the plan of care, coordinate across disciplines, and drive outcomes from admission through discharge.

You will apply advanced assessment, planning, and patient education to reduce hospitalizations, improve recovery, and support long-term independence at home. This role emphasizes autonomy within a collaborative clinical team.

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).
• 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

Communication

Caseload management

Time management

EMR proficiency

Education

BSN

RN licensure

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

VitalCaring Group is seeking a Field-based Home Health RN to lead patient care in their home environments. You will manage the plan of care, coordinate across disciplines, and drive outcomes from admission through discharge.

You will apply advanced assessment, planning, and patient education to reduce hospitalizations, improve recovery, and support long-term independence at home. This role emphasizes autonomy within a collaborative clinical team.