Home Health RN: Lead Care with Autonomy & Impact

VitalCaring Group; Berwick (LA); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VitalCaring Group is seeking a Home Health RN to lead care plans in patients’ homes within an assigned territory. You will assess, coordinate across disciplines, and drive outcomes from admission through discharge.

Bring advanced assessment skills and patient education to reduce hospitalizations, support recovery, and foster independence at home. This role emphasizes autonomy within a collaborative clinical team and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (or compact eligibility) with 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

RN License

CPR Certification

Clinical Judgment

Communication Skills

Time Management

EMR Proficiency

Driver's License

Education

Nursing degree graduate

Tools

EMR Systems

Job description

VitalCaring Group is seeking a Home Health RN to lead care plans in patients’ homes within an assigned territory. You will assess, coordinate across disciplines, and drive outcomes from admission through discharge.

Bring advanced assessment skills and patient education to reduce hospitalizations, support recovery, and foster independence at home. This role emphasizes autonomy within a collaborative clinical team and flexible scheduling.