Home Health RN: Autonomy, Impact & Flexibility

VitalCaring Group; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

VitalCaring Group is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for field-based Home Health in Louisiana. You will lead plans of care, coordinate across disciplines, and drive outcomes from admission through discharge.

You will use advanced assessment, care planning, and patient education to reduce hospitalizations and promote long-term independence at patients' homes. This PRN role offers clinical autonomy within a collaborative team.

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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home assessments to evaluate clinical status, risks, and goals of care.
• Develop and manage individualized care plans with physicians and care teams.
• Deliver skilled nursing care including medication management, treatments, and interventions.
• Serve as 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

Active RN license

CPR certification

Strong clinical judgment

Excellent communication

EMR proficiency

Driver's license

Education

Accredited nursing program

BSN

Tools

Homecare Homebase (HCHB)

Job description

VitalCaring Group is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for field-based Home Health in Louisiana. You will lead plans of care, coordinate across disciplines, and drive outcomes from admission through discharge.

You will use advanced assessment, care planning, and patient education to reduce hospitalizations and promote long-term independence at patients' homes. This PRN role offers clinical autonomy within a collaborative team.