Registered Nurse

Registered Home Health Nurse-Immediate Hire! Grand Rapids, MI Alpine Care Home Health is dedicated to providing expert, compassionate care in the home setting. Our team of skilled clinicians help individuals remain safe and independent in their homes, with personalized care that respects the individuals’ goals, values, and overall well‑being. Our team brings deep expertise in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, wound care, and complex care management, and more. We offer customized tools and hands‑on support to improve mobility, accelerate recovery, and encourage lasting self‑reliance. We take pride in offering personalized, evidence‑based care. We work closely with primary care providers, families, and specialists to create care plans that are proactive, holistic, and aligned with each patient’s priorities. Through access to a full range of physical and mental health services, we aim to support patient independence and long‑term stability. We’re building a purpose‑driven team passionate about making a difference. If you’re excited to shape the future of home‑based care, here’s what the role involves. Responsibilities The Registered Home Health Nurse provides intermittent skilled nursing services in a face‑to‑face capacity to include patient residence and qualifying facilities. The Home Health Visiting Nurse is responsible to communicate the patient’s progress with other disciplines and directs, supervises and instructs non‑professional home health aide staff in the provision of personal care to the patient. Registered Nurse (RN)/ Home Health Nurse/Wound Care Nurse Responsibilities: Admits patients eligible for home care within 24–48 hours under physician’s order and completes all required documentation per agency policy Performs comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs, establish goals, and develop individualized care plans Provides skilled nursing services including evaluation, procedures, teaching, and training as outlined in the Plan of Care Updates care plans and resolve patient problems as conditions change or at recertification Communicates patient status and interdisciplinary needs to Clinical Supervisor, referring physician, and follow‑up clinician Submits documentation including visit notes, communication logs, change orders, and supervisory notes per agency schedule Conducts OASIS assessments and submits recertification paperwork in compliance with Medicare and agency standards Supervises Home Health Aides and documents per Medicare and agency requirements Participates in team activities including staff meetings, educational in‑services, discharge planning, and process improvement initiatives Serves as a preceptor for new nursing staff during orientation as requested Delivers Age‑Friendly Care by incorporating the 4Ms framework: What Matters, Medications, Mentation, and Mobility Meets physical demands of the role including lifting up to 40 pounds, driving 2–4 hours daily, and performing repetitive movements Qualifications Registered Nurse (RN)/ Home Health Nurse/Wound Care Nurse Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Must maintain a valid driver’s license and good driving record The ability to make sound professional clinical judgment The ability to assess and document patient needs and formulate individualized patient care plans to meet those needs Proficient clinical skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proficiency in personal computer use, including e‑mail, clinical, word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software Active CPR Certification Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Experience One year of experience as a home care professional nurse and is competent in performing home care comprehensive assessment Perks and Benefits (What we offer): Competitive salary and multiple health benefit options Career growth and development Flexible Schedule Mentorship and continued learning opportunities Engaging and mission driven workplace 401(k) matching Mileage reimbursement (if eligible) Every person on our team helps shape the future of Alpine Care Home Health. If you're excited by meaningful work and shared impact, we’d love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr