Registered Nurse - Home Health Care

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Michigan is seeking a Registered Nurse for Home Health Care. The role involves in-home direct patient care, assessing needs, coordinating with allied health professionals, and developing individualized care plans.

You will document care electronically, communicate with patients and families, and support safety and comfort during home visits. Michigan RN licensure and graduation from an accredited program are required; clinical experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Michigan.
• Graduation from an accredited Registered Nurse program.
• Ability to document care electronically.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the home, applying nursing principles to assess and meet patient needs.
• Coordinate with allied health services such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and social work to ensure integrated care.
• Document patient care electronically, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare personnel to ensure seamless care delivery.
• Transport and assist patients as needed, ensuring their safety and comfort.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Driving

Patient transport

Education

RN program graduation

Job description

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Job Description

Registered Nurse - Home Health Care

Shifts: Days

Status: 40 hours per week

Areas Covered: PrimarilyOakland County -Troy, Madison Heights, Clawson, Oak Park, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Birmingham, Pleasant Ridge and Royal Oak areas.

About the Department

As part of Henry Ford Health's Community Care Services, our Home Health Care team plays a vital role in expanding access to care by delivering essential health services directly to patients in their homes. We focus on meeting individuals where they are, providing care coordination, and connecting them with resources such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and social work. Our mission is to make a meaningful impact across diverse populations, ensuring integrated and compassionate care for those we serve.

Role Overview

As an RN in Home Health Care, you will independently provide direct patient care in the home, utilizing your nursing expertise to assess and address patient needs. You will coordinate with allied health professionals to ensure a comprehensive care plan, supporting patients and their families in achieving optimal health outcomes. Your role is critical in delivering personalized, high-quality care that improves quality of life.

Why Henry Ford Health

At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

What You Will Do

• Provide direct patient care in the home, applying nursing principles to assess and meet patient needs.
• Coordinate with allied health services such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and social work to ensure integrated care.
• Document patient care electronically, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare personnel to ensure seamless care delivery.
• Transport and assist patients as needed, ensuring their safety and comfort.

What We Offer

Join a team where you can grow your career through collaboration, mission-driven work, and continuous learning opportunities. Be part of an organization that values your contributions and supports your professional development as we work together to make a difference in the lives of our patients and communities.

Qualifications

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Registered Nurse program.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and healthcare personnel.
• Knowledge of computer use for electronic documentation.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Valid driver's license, satisfactory driving record, and reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift, carry, transport, and move patients as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of nine months to one year of clinical nursing experience.

Additional Information

Join Our Team

Join our Home Health team serving Oakland County, where every day brings a new opportunity to help patients heal, thrive, and remain comfortable in the place they call home.

If you're looking for a role where you can combine clinical excellence with flexibility, autonomy, and heart, keep reading. This may be your next great adventure.