Autonomous Home Health RN: Lead Care & Outcomes

VitalCaring Group; Pittsburg (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

VitalCaring Group is seeking a Field-Based Home Health RN to lead plans of care and drive outcomes in patients' homes within a designated territory. You will perform in-home assessments, develop care plans with physicians, and coordinate across disciplines while maintaining documentation in the EMR.

Requires active RN license, CPR, strong clinical judgment, and ability to manage caseload with excellent communication. Flexible scheduling and meaningful patient impact await.

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

Strong clinical judgment

Excellent communication skills

Caseload management

EMR proficiency

Education

Active RN license (or compact eligibility)

CPR certification

BSN (preferred)

Tools

EMR systems

Homecare Homebase (HCHB) familiarity

Job description

VitalCaring Group is seeking a Field-Based Home Health RN to lead plans of care and drive outcomes in patients' homes within a designated territory. You will perform in-home assessments, develop care plans with physicians, and coordinate across disciplines while maintaining documentation in the EMR.

Requires active RN license, CPR, strong clinical judgment, and ability to manage caseload with excellent communication. Flexible scheduling and meaningful patient impact await.