Clinical Assessment Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

 

Clinical Assessment Registered Nurse (RN) – Home Health

Position Code: RN-ASSESS
Position Family: NURS
Reports To: Director of Nursing

Vision Healthcare, LLC | Richmond, VA & Surrounding Areas

Position Details & Compensation

• Employment Type: PRN, Part-Time, or Full-Time
• Classification: 1099 Independent Contractor
• Assessment (SOC): $130 per visit
• Follow-Up Visit: $70 per visit
• Recertification: $90 per visit
• Discharge: $100 per visit
• Mileage Reimbursement: $0.50 per mile
• Active professional malpractice insurance is required.

Join Vision Healthcare, LLC

At Vision Healthcare, LLC, we believe exceptional patient care starts with exceptional clinicians. Our Assessment Nurses play an important role in determining patient needs, developing appropriate plans of care, and helping patients receive the right services at the right time.

Our mission is simple: Your Vision. Our Mission.

Position Summary

The Clinical Assessment Registered Nurse (RN) performs comprehensive in-home clinical assessments, admissions, Start of Care (SOC), follow-up visits, reassessments, recertifications, supervisory visits, and discharges.

The Assessment RN uses strong clinical judgment and assessment skills to evaluate patient needs, establish appropriate plans of care, communicate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team, and ensure accurate and timely documentation.

What You Will Do

• Complete comprehensive in-home nursing assessments and admissions.
• Perform Start of Care (SOC), follow-up, reassessment, recertification, supervisory, and discharge visits .
• Assess patient condition, functional status, medications, risks, and ongoing care needs.
• Develop and update individualized plans of care.
• Identify changes in patient condition and communicate appropriately with physicians and the clinical team.
• Educate patients and caregivers regarding diagnoses, medications, treatments, disease management, and safety.
• Coordinate care with physicians, therapists, pharmacies, caregivers, and agency staff.
• Ensure physician orders and plans of care accurately reflect patient needs.
• Complete accurate, thorough, and timely clinical documentation in the agency's EMR.
• Maintain compliance with VDH, DMAS, Medicare/Medicaid requirements as applicable, HIPAA, and agency policies.
• Participate in case conferences, clinical meetings, orientation, and continuing education as needed.

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted Virginia Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Active professional malpractice insurance.
• Minimum 1 year of professional nursing experience ; home health experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license.
• Reliable personal transportation.
• Current auto insurance.
• Ability to travel throughout the assigned service area.
• Ability to work independently in patients' homes.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to complete accurate and timely electronic documentation.
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to use an electronic medical record (EMR).
• Ability to comply with all applicable federal, state, and agency requirements.
• Successful completion of required background screening and other pre-employment requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous home health or community-based nursing experience.
• Experience completing SOC, recertification, reassessment, and discharge visits .
• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid home health requirements.
• Familiarity with OASIS documentation.
• Experience with Alora or similar home health EMR systems .
• Strong knowledge of care planning and interdisciplinary coordination.

What Makes You Successful

• Compassionate and patient-focused.
• Strong clinical judgment and assessment skills.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Dependable and accountable.
• Professional and effective communicator.
• Comfortable working independently.
• Able to prioritize multiple clinical responsibilities.
• Committed to accurate documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Works well with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.

Employment Information

Employment Type: 1099 Independent Contractor
Schedule: PRN, Part-Time, or Full-Time
Service Area: Richmond, Henrico, Chesterfield, Hanover, Mechanicsville, Glen Allen, Short Pump, Midlothian, and surrounding Virginia communities.

What We Offer

• $130 per Assessment/SOC visit
• $70 per Follow-Up visit
• $90 per Recertification
• $100 per Discharge
• $0.50 per mile mileage reimbursement
• Flexible scheduling
• Supportive nursing leadership
• Electronic documentation/EMR
• Ongoing clinical support and education
• Opportunity to grow with Vision Healthcare

Apply Today

If you're an experienced RN looking for flexible work where your clinical expertise is valued and your assessments directly impact patient care, we would love to hear from you.

Join Vision Healthcare, LLC and help us provide compassionate, high-quality care to patients in the comfort of their homes.

Your Vision. Our Mission.

Requirements:

 

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted Virginia Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Active professional malpractice insurance.
• Minimum 1 year of professional nursing experience ; home health experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license.
• Reliable personal transportation.
• Current auto insurance.
• Ability to travel throughout the assigned service area.
• Ability to work independently in patients' homes.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to complete accurate and timely electronic documentation.
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to use an electronic medical record (EMR).
• Ability to comply with all applicable federal, state, and agency requirements.
• Successful completion of required background screening and other pre-employment requirements.