Autonomous Home Health RN — Lead Patient Care at Home

vitalcaringgroup; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VitalCaring is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for Home Health to lead patient care in their homes. You will manage the plan of care, coordinate across disciplines, and drive outcomes from admission through discharge with advanced assessment, planning, and patient education to reduce hospitalizations and support long-term independence.

The role emphasizes autonomy, critical thinking, and strong time management, with a focus on high-quality care and balancing a caseload in a field-based setting.

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.
• 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

RN license

CPR certification

Clinical autonomy

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

EMR proficiency

Time management

Home health

Education

RN licensure

Tools

Homecare Homebase (HCHB)

Job description

VitalCaring is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for Home Health to lead patient care in their homes. You will manage the plan of care, coordinate across disciplines, and drive outcomes from admission through discharge with advanced assessment, planning, and patient education to reduce hospitalizations and support long-term independence.

The role emphasizes autonomy, critical thinking, and strong time management, with a focus on high-quality care and balancing a caseload in a field-based setting.