Home Health Registered Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Optimal C are is where your dedication meets a rewarding career.

As a clinician-owned and operated organization, we empower our team members to provide personalized, compassionate care to patients and families every day.

For 6 consecutive years, we have earned the Great Places to Work certification, and we believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. We're committed to supporting your professional growth, valuing your expertise, and creating an environment where you can do your best work every day.

We are a leading provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice that encourages collaboration, innovation, and clinical excellence. From chronic disease management and rehabilitation to end-of-life care, our focus is on improving outcomes and enhancing quality of life.

We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care.

About the Role

Practice nursing with the autonomy, time, and patient connection that allows you to make a meaningful impact every day. As a Home Health Registered Nurse, you'll deliver comprehensive skilled nursing care to patients in their homes, supporting recovery, chronic disease management, and overall health goals while helping individuals remain safely in the comfort of their own environment.

This role is ideal for an RN who values clinical independence, critical thinking, and building strong relationships with patients and families over time. You'll manage a caseload of patients from admission through discharge, providing skilled nursing care, conducting assessments, and developing individualized care plans tailored to each patient's needs. Working closely with physicians and an interdisciplinary care team, you'll coordinate services, make informed clinical decisions, and play a central role in shaping patient outcomes and supporting each person's journey toward greater health and independence.

Location

• Office Location: Grand Rapids, MI
• Main Service Area:  Grand Rapids and surrounding areas
• This role is a high travel position and requires daily travel within the service area to provide care to patients in their homes, assisted living facilities, or nursing homes

Hours

• Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Required Qualification

• Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
• Current State License as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a licensed RN in a clinical care setting
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and valid automobile insurance coverage
• Willingness to travel daily for home visits within service area

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Experience in home health environment
• OASIS certification or willingness to obtain

Essential Skills and Competencies

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Proficiency in OASIS documentation and care planning
• Excellent time management and organizational abilities
• Effective communication and teaching skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Comfort working in diverse home and facility environments
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making capabilities
• Understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party payor requirements

Pay Range

$75,000—$85,000 USD

How We Care for You

• Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA and FSA options including Dependent Care
• Company paid Short Term Disability
• Company paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Company Vehicle Program for field roles
• Pet Insurance
• ID and Fraud Protection
• And more...

Background Screening

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Screening is completed by a third-party administrator, the Michigan Long-Term Care Partnership, and is performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.

Reasonable Accommodations

We offer reasonable accommodations throughout the application process, interview stages, and during employment to ensure all team members can thrive. Please reach out to us if you would like to request a reasonable accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We believe an exceptional place to work begins with diverse perspectives. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.