Home Health Nurse: Compassionate, Patient-Centered Care

Rochester Regional Health; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 75,734 - 101,014; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Lakeville seeks a Community Health Nurse to provide nursing interventions and care management for clients at home. The position requires compassionate care, nursing assessments, and strong communication skills. Candidates should have an ASN in Nursing and at least one year of nursing experience, with preference for home care experience and bilingual abilities. The job is full-time with a salary range of $75,734 - $101,014.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years experience in home care preferred.
• At least one year of nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessments of clients' needs.
• Develop and document individualized care plans.
• Maintain effective communication about patient health.
• Accurately document client care and implement physician orders.
• Adhere to compliance protocols and regulations.

Skills

Compassionate

Independent

Patient focused

Bilingual preferred

Education

AS: Nursing

Job description

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN), Community Health Nurse

Department: Home Care

Location: Rochester Regional Health Home Care - 3513 Thomas Drive
Suite 6 Lakeville, NY 14480

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule: Days, 8:00 am-4:30 pm

Signing Bonus: Up to $20,000

Why Join Our Team?

• Flexible scheduling designed to support your work-life balance

• Mileage reimbursement + paid drive time between patient visits

• Shift differentials to reward your flexibility

• Overtime opportunities for additional earning potential

• Up to $10,000 in tuition assistance for BSN to MSN advancement

• Tuition and student loan assistance programs to support your financial goals

• Comprehensive full benefits package

SUMMARY

As a Community Health Nurse, you will focus on providing nursing interventions, patient education, and care management to a variety of clients in our community. This promotes good health and one on one patient care in the comfort of their own home.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient Care & Service. Provide comprehensive assessments of the bio-psycho-social needs of acutely ill clients in their home; perform skilled nursing care and prescribed treatments to clients based on MD orders; provide client and family education in accordance with client assessment and plan of care

• Planning. Develop and document individualized care plans customized for each patient’s unique needs, with support from the interdisciplinary health team as needed; maintain effective communication to convey patient health status, treatment plans and progress

• Communication. Maintain effective communication to convey patient health status, treatment plans and progress; communicate with office and supervisory staff regularly; coordinates client services and/or referrals in an efficient and timely manner

• Documentation. Accurately and completely document client care; document and implement physician orders per D.O.H. and program standards

• Compliance. Adhere to required department and system protocols, regulations (local, state, federal) and education requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing
• Registered Nurse license in New York State
• Valid NYS Driver’s License.
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• 1 year of nursing experienced.
• Prior home health, clinical and direct patient care experience.
• Ability to work independently.

EDUCATION:

• AS: Nursing (Required)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Drive - Clinical - Roles in this category require frequent driving combined with mobile clinical care across settings such as emergency response, mobile clinics, and home health environments. Staff must repeatedly enter and exit vehicles, occasionally lift and carry equipment weighing up to 100 lbs. or more, and perform care within patients’ homes or other confined, unpredictable, or uncontrolled environments. These positions demand strong fine and gross motor control, firm grasping, and heightened visual and auditory awareness to ensure safe and effective care delivery. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial due to rapid decision‑making, direct exposure to critical or sensitive situations, and independently managing patient care in the field or home setting. Environmental exposures may include traffic hazards, infectious agents, extreme temperatures, variable home conditions, and hazardous materials. Valid licensure, physical readiness, and flexibility for extended or on‑call schedules are typically required.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• RN - Registered Nurse - NYS Office of Professions
• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)

PAY RANGE: $75,734.00 - $101,014.00