Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) – Talent Pool

Optimal Care; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA options

FSA options

Short-term disability

Life insurance

401(k) match

Pet insurance

Fraud protection

Job summary

Optimal Care is seeking a Home Health Registered Nurse to deliver skilled nursing care in patients' homes, supporting recovery and chronic disease management while enabling independence. You will manage a caseload from admission through discharge, perform assessments, and develop individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians and an interdisciplinary team.

The role requires RN licensure, a minimum of 1 year clinical RN experience, reliable transportation, and willingness to

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Diploma/AS/BSN) and current RN license.
• Minimum 1 year of licensed RN experience in clinical care.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license; willing to travel daily within service area.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes.
• Manage a caseload from admission to discharge, including assessments and care plans.
• Coordinate services with physicians and interdisciplinary team.
• Support recovery and chronic disease management, enabling home health in the patient's environment.
• Deliver clinical decisions and patient education.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

OASIS documentation

Care planning

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teaching skills

Independent work

Medicare/Medicaid knowledge

Education

RN license (state)

Nursing degree (Diploma/AS/BSN)

1 year clinical experience

Job description

Explore Future Opportunities with Optimal Care

About the Role

Practice nursing with the autonomy, time, and patient connection that allows you to make a meaningful impact every day. As a Home Health Registered Nurse, you\'ll deliver comprehensive skilled nursing care to patients in their homes, supporting recovery, chronic disease management, and overall health goals while helping individuals remain safely in the comfort of their own environment. This role is ideal for an RN who values clinical independence, critical thinking, and building strong relationships with patients and families over time. You\'ll manage a caseload of patients from admission through discharge, providing skilled nursing care, conducting assessments, and developing individualized care plans tailored to each patient\'s needs. Working closely with physicians and an interdisciplinary care team, you\'ll coordinate services, make informed clinical decisions, and play a central role in shaping patient outcomes and supporting each person\'s journey toward greater health and independence.

Location

• Office Location: Jackson, MI
• Main Service Area:
• Lansing: Eaton / Ingham
• Central: Jackson / Washtenaw / Livingston
• South: Hillsdale / Lenawee / Monroe
• This role is a high travel position and requires daily travel within the service area to provide care to patients in their homes, assisted living facilities, or nursing homes

Schedule

• Full Time: Monday - Friday
• Part Time: Three weekdays
• Per Diem: Flexible three weekdays

Required Qualification

• Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
• Current State License as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a licensed RN in a clinical care setting
• Reliable transportation, valid driver\'s license, and valid automobile insurance coverage
• Willingness to travel daily for home visits within service area

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Experience in home health environment
• OASIS certification or willingness to obtain

Essential Skills and Competencies

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Proficiency in OASIS documentation and care planning
• Excellent time management and organizational abilities
• Effective communication and teaching skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Comfort working in diverse home and facility environments
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making capabilities
• Understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party payor requirements

Pay Range

$75,000—$82,000 USD

How We Care for You

• Mileage Reimbursement
• Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off for Full Time
• Part Time/Per Diem also accrue Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA and FSA options including Dependent Care
• Company paid Short Term Disability
• Company paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Pet Insurance
• ID and Fraud Protection
• And more...

Optimal C

are is where your dedication meets a rewarding career.

Top Work Places for 12 consecutive years, Great Places to Work certified for 6 consecutive years, and we believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. We\'re committed to supporting your professional growth, valuing your expertise, and creating an environment where you can do your best work every day.

As a clinician-owned and operated organization, we empower our team members to provide personalized, compassionate care to patients and families every day.

We are a leading provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice that encourages collaboration, innovation, and clinical excellence. From chronic disease management and rehabilitation to end-of-life care, our focus is on improving outcomes and enhancing quality of life.

We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care.

Background Screening

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Screening is completed by a third-party administrator, the Michigan Long-Term Care Partnership, and is performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.

Reasonable Accommodations

We offer reasonable accommodations throughout the application process, interview stages, and during employment to ensure all team members can thrive. Please reach out to us if you would like to request a reasonable accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We believe an exceptional place to work begins with diverse perspectives. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.