Home Health RN: Autonomy-Driven Patient Care Leader

VitalCaring Group; Benton (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Generous PTO

Job summary

VitalCaring Group seeks a Field-based Home Health Registered Nurse to lead patient plans of care, coordinate across disciplines, and drive outcomes from admission to discharge. You will apply advanced assessment, care planning, and patient education to reduce hospitalizations and support long-term independence at home.

You will assess patients in their homes, develop individualized plans with physicians, and collaborate with care teams to ensure quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (or compact eligibility) + 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

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Time management

EMR proficiency

Independent thinking

Education

Registered RN degree

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Tools

EMR systems (Homecare Homebase)

Job description

VitalCaring Group seeks a Field-based Home Health Registered Nurse to lead patient plans of care, coordinate across disciplines, and drive outcomes from admission to discharge. You will apply advanced assessment, care planning, and patient education to reduce hospitalizations and support long-term independence at home.

You will assess patients in their homes, develop individualized plans with physicians, and collaborate with care teams to ensure quality and safety.