Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health - Full Time

Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health - Full TimeLafayette, Louisiana, United StatesRegistered Nurse (RN) – Home HealthField-Based | Clinical Autonomy | Advanced Patient CareJoin VitalCaring – Where Your Work Truly MattersAt VitalCaring, care isn't just what we do - it's who we are.If you're a nurse who wants to use your full clinical skillset, think critically, and make a measurable impact on patient outcomes, Home Health offers a different - and often more meaningful - way to practice.You have the opportunity to lead decisions, manage complexity, and help patients recover and thrive in their own environment.Why Home Health at VitalCaringClinical Autonomy & OwnershipComplex, High-Impact CareWork-Life Balance That's RealStronger Patient ConnectionsA Team That Supports YouRole OverviewAs a Home Health RN, you are the clinical lead for your patients - managing the plan of care, coordinating across disciplines, and driving outcomes from admission through discharge.You'll combine advanced assessment skills, care planning, and patient education to reduce hospitalizations, improve recovery, and support long-term independence at home.What You'll DoConduct comprehensive in-home assessments to evaluate clinical status, risks, and goals of careDevelop and manage individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians and care teamsDeliver skilled nursing care, including medication management, treatments, and interventionsServe as the case manager, coordinating care across therapists, aides, and physiciansMonitor patient progress and make clinical decisions based on changing conditionsEducate patients and families to support disease management and independenceCoordinate care transitions and discharge planning to reduce readmissionsMaintain timely, accurate documentation in the EMRSupervise and support Home Health Aides as neededParticipate in on-call rotation as appropriateWhat You BringActive RN license (or compact eligibility) + CPR certificationGraduate of an accredited nursing programMinimum one (1) year RN experience (Home Health, Med-Surg, ICU, or Acute Care preferred)Strong clinical judgment and ability to think independentlyExcellent communication skills and patient-centered approachAbility to manage a caseload and prioritize effectivelyProficiency with EMR systemsValid driver's license and reliable transportationWhat Sets You ApartExperience in home health or post-acute careExperience with case management and interdisciplinary coordinationBSNFamiliarity with Homecare Homebase (HCHB)What to ExpectField-based role caring for patients in their homes within an assigned territoryHigh level of autonomy supported by a collaborative clinical teamA dynamic environment requiring adaptability, critical thinking, and strong time managementPerformance expectations tied to clinical quality, patient outcomes, and documentation timelinessIf you're looking for a role where you can practice at the top of your license, build real patient relationships, and deliver care that truly changes outcomes - this is it.Apply today and experience a different kind of nursing with VitalCaring.All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Candidates are evaluated based on job-related qualifications, skills, and business needs.