Lead Home Health RN: Autonomy & Impact

VitalCaring Group; Bay St. Louis (MS); On-site; USD 62,000 - 78,000; 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 combine advanced assessment, care planning, and patient education to reduce hospitalizations and promote independence.

This field-based role offers clinical autonomy, real-time decision making, and a supportive interdisciplinary team. Flexible scheduling and focus on quality outcomes help you build lasting patient relationships while maintaining work-life balance.

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.
• 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

Time management

Independent thinking

EMR proficiency

Caseload management

Education

Nursing degree (BSN preferred)

Active RN license

Tools

EMR systems (e.g., Homecare Homebase)

Job description

VitalCaring Group is seeking a Home Health RN to lead care plans in patients' homes within an assigned territory. You will combine advanced assessment, care planning, and patient education to reduce hospitalizations and promote independence.

This field-based role offers clinical autonomy, real-time decision making, and a supportive interdisciplinary team. Flexible scheduling and focus on quality outcomes help you build lasting patient relationships while maintaining work-life balance.