Field-Based Home Health RN: Lead Care & Outcomes

VitalCaring Group; Overland Park (KS); Remote; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

VitalCaring Group in Overland Park, KS seeks a Field-based Home Health RN to lead patient care in a home setting. You will manage plans of care, coordinate with physicians and care teams, and drive outcomes from admission through discharge.

You’ll apply advanced assessment, education, and care planning to reduce hospitalizations and support independent living at home. The role offers strong autonomy with collaborative clinical support.

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

RN License

CPR Certification

Nursing Degree

1+ year RN experience

Clinical Judgment

Communication Skills

Caseload Management

EMR Proficiency

Valid Driver's License

Education

BSN

Accredited Nursing Program

Tools

EMR Systems

Job description

VitalCaring Group in Overland Park, KS seeks a Field-based Home Health RN to lead patient care in a home setting. You will manage plans of care, coordinate with physicians and care teams, and drive outcomes from admission through discharge.

You’ll apply advanced assessment, education, and care planning to reduce hospitalizations and support independent living at home. The role offers strong autonomy with collaborative clinical support.