Autonomous Home Health RN: Lead Care & Outcomes

VitalCaring Group; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Generous PTO

Field-based autonomy

Job summary

VitalCaring Group is seeking a Home Health Registered Nurse to lead patient care in patients' homes. You will be the clinical lead, managing plans of care, coordinating across disciplines, and driving outcomes from admission through discharge.

You will perform in-home assessments, educate families, and coordinate transitions while maintaining accurate EMR documentation. A strong clinical mindset and independence are valued, with a supportive team and flexible field-based scheduling.

Qualifications

• RN license with CPR certification.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Minimum 1 year RN experience in Home Health, Med-Surg, ICU, or Acute Care.
• Strong clinical judgment and independent thinking.
• Excellent communication and patient-centered approach.
• Ability to manage a caseload and prioritize.
• Proficient with EMR systems.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive in-home assessments to evaluate status, risks, and goals of care.
• Develop and manage individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians and 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 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

RN license

CPR certification

Strong clinical judgment

Independent thinking

Excellent communication

Caseload management

EMR proficiency

Driver’s license

Education

BSN

Accredited nursing program graduate

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

VitalCaring Group is seeking a Home Health Registered Nurse to lead patient care in patients' homes. You will be the clinical lead, managing plans of care, coordinating across disciplines, and driving outcomes from admission through discharge.

You will perform in-home assessments, educate families, and coordinate transitions while maintaining accurate EMR documentation. A strong clinical mindset and independence are valued, with a supportive team and flexible field-based scheduling.