Home Health RN: Autonomy, Impactful Patient Care

vitalcaringgroup; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

VitalCaring is seeking a Field-Based Registered Nurse (RN) in Home Health to lead care plans, coordinate across disciplines, and drive outcomes from admission through discharge. You will perform comprehensive home assessments, deliver skilled nursing services, and educate families to support long-term independence.

The role emphasizes autonomy, real-time decision-making, and strong collaboration with a clinical team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes in patients' homes.

Qualifications

• RN license (active) and CPR certification.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Minimum 1 year RN experience (Home Health, Med-Surg, ICU, or Acute Care preferred).

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive 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 meds management and treatments.
• Coordinate across therapists, aides, and physicians as case manager.
• Educate patients and families to support disease management and independence.
• Coordinate care transitions and discharge planning to reduce readmissions.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Caseload management

Driver's license

Education

RN license

CPR certification

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

VitalCaring is seeking a Field-Based Registered Nurse (RN) in Home Health to lead care plans, coordinate across disciplines, and drive outcomes from admission through discharge. You will perform comprehensive home assessments, deliver skilled nursing services, and educate families to support long-term independence.

The role emphasizes autonomy, real-time decision-making, and strong collaboration with a clinical team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes in patients' homes.