Registered Nurse (RN) - Pittsburgh

Ideal Home Health Agency; Pittsburgh, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Ideal Home Health Agency in Western & Central Pennsylvania seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to provide skilled nursing care and case management in patients’ homes under physician orders. You will assess health, implement care plans, educate patients and families, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality home health services.

The RN will supervise Home Health Aides/LPNs as needed, manage caseloads, and maintain compliant documentation.

Qualifications

• Valid, unencumbered PA RN license.
• 1–2 years clinical nursing experience; home health/community health preferred.
• Strong clinical skills: wounds, IVs, medication management; assess/triage potential complications.
• Excellent communication with patients, families, and multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational skills; manage caseload, prioritize visits, travel between sites.
• Self-motivated, independent worker with problem-solving ability.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, willingness to travel within assigned counties.
• Up-to-date CPR/first aid certifications; other required state/home health credentials.
• Ability to pass background checks and health screenings/immunizations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments on admission and at regular intervals.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized care plans with physicians, therapists, aides, social workers, and family.
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapies as ordered and document fully.
• Monitor vitals, condition changes, and response to treatment; adjust care plan as needed.
• Provide patient/family education on disease processes, medications, wound care, and home safety.
• Coordinate care with therapists, social workers, and home health aides for integrated care.
• Supervise and mentor Home Health Aides and LPNs where applicable.
• Ensure documentation complies with agency policy, payer requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Perform home safety evaluations and participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities.

Skills

Nursing

Home health

Patient education

Communication

Caseload management

Travel willingness

Education

PA RN license

Job description

Ideal Home Health Agency delivers high-quality, individualized home care across Western & Central Pennsylvania. We serve medically fragile and disabled individuals - adults and pediatric - via a comprehensive range of services including Skilled Nursing, Home Health Aides, Therapy (Physical, Occupational), Social Work, etc. We are Medicaid & Medicare certified, ACHC-accredited. idealhha.com

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) will provide skilled nursing care and case management in patients' homes under physician orders. The RN is responsible for assessing patient health, implementing and evaluating care plans, educating patients and families, coordinating with multidisciplinary team members, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and agency standards. The RN will often work independently and must ensure safety, quality, and compassion in care delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments on admission and at regular intervals: physical, psychosocial, environmental.

Develop, implement, and update individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians, therapists, aides, social workers, and family.

Administer medications, treatments, and therapies as ordered (e.g., wound care, IV, injections) and document fully.

Monitor patient vital signs, condition changes, and response to treatment. Report findings and adjust care plan as needed.

Provide patient/family education: disease processes, medication management, wound care, safety in the home, etc.

Coordinate care: collaborate with therapists (PT, OT), social work, home health aides, and other providers to ensure an integrated approach.

Supervise, mentor, and support Home Health Aides and LPNs under the RN’s purview (as applicable).

Ensure all documentation is accurate, timely, in compliance with agency policy, payer requirements (Medicare/Medicaid), and regulatory standards.

Conduct regular home environment safety evaluations (infection control, fall risks, cleanliness, proper equipment usage).

Participate in quality assurance, audits, performance improvement activities. Track outcomes, incidents, and client satisfaction.

Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and ethical standards (e.g. patient confidentiality, state licensing, mandatory training).

Qualifications

Valid, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in Pennsylvania.

Minimum of 1-2 years clinical nursing experience; prior home health or community health experience preferred.

Strong clinical skills: wounds, IVs, medication management; ability to assess, triage, and identify potential complications.

Excellent communication skills—able to interact well with patients, families, and multidisciplinary team.

Strong organizational skills; ability to manage a caseload, prioritize visits, travel between home sites.

Self-motivated, independent worker with good problem-solving ability.

Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and willingness to travel within assigned counties.

Up-to-date certifications: CPR, possibly first aid; any other required state/home health nursing credentials.

Ability to pass background check and required health screenings/immunizations.

Working Conditions

Primary work takes place in patients' homes across Western & Central Pennsylvania. Office visits/travel may be required.

Variable schedule: visits may occur during weekdays, evenings, sometimes weekends. Caseloads and travel may lead to flexible hours.

Working alone in home environments; may encounter challenging home settings, variable cleanliness or layout, pets, etc.

Exposure to medical risk (bodily fluids, wounds, infection control situations); PPE and safety training provided.

Compensation & Benefits (to be determined / example)

Competitive hourly rate or salary based on experience & licensure.

Mileage/travel reimbursement for home visits.

Health insurance, paid time off, holidays (if full-time).

Continuing education support / opportunities for professional development.

Supportive team environment with supervision and mentorship.