In-Home Health RN: Compassionate, Impactful Care

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Commitment Bonus

Total Rewards

Job summary

Duke University, through Duke HomeCare and Hospice, seeks a dedicated Home Health RN to deliver professional care to patients in their homes across central NC. The role emphasizes nursing assessment, care planning, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.

You will educate families about disease processes, medications, and care plans, coordinate discharge planning, and ensure compliance with NC regulations and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing required.
• Current RN license in North Carolina or compact state.
• CPR certification (American Heart Association).
• Valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance coverage.
• 1–2 years of med-surgical, critical care, or home health experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations, nursing scope of practice, and infection control standards.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, communication, and documentation skills with the ability to work independently in home settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and document professional nursing care in home settings using the nursing process in accordance with NC regulations and agency standards.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, develop individualized care plans, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver effective care.
• Educate patients and families on disease processes, medications, and care plans to support outcomes and reduce hospital readmissions.
• Coordinate care including case management responsibilities, discharge planning, and OASIS assessments tied to reimbursement and quality outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and quality standards while maintaining accurate and timely documentation.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Critical thinking

Communication

Documentation

Education

Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing

BSN encouraged after two years

Job description

Duke University, through Duke HomeCare and Hospice, seeks a dedicated Home Health RN to deliver professional care to patients in their homes across central NC. The role emphasizes nursing assessment, care planning, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.

You will educate families about disease processes, medications, and care plans, coordinate discharge planning, and ensure compliance with NC regulations and quality standards.