Home Health Registered Nurse - Grand Rapids

About The Role Practice nursing the way it was meant to be - with time, autonomy, and the ability to truly impact your patients' lives. As a Home Health Registered Nurse, you'll provide comprehensive skilled nursing care to patients in their homes, helping them recover, manage chronic conditions, and achieve their health goals in the comfort of their own environment. This role is perfect for an RN who values independence, clinical decision-making, and building meaningful relationships with patients and families. You'll manage your own caseload from admission to discharge, collaborating with physicians and a multidisciplinary team while having the autonomy to make clinical judgments that directly shape patient outcomes. What You'll Do Provide Comprehensive Nursing Care Conduct initial evaluations and ongoing OASIS assessments at appropriate time points Deliver skilled nursing services requiring specialized expertise according to physician orders Initiate diagnostic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing procedures Demonstrate proficiency in phlebotomy, medication administration, and wound care Monitor and respond to changes in patient conditions promptly Manage Your Caseload Assume primary responsibility for assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating care Develop, implement, and revise individualized plans of care based on patient needs Make clinical decisions about when to involve other disciplines or elevate concerns Plan and coordinate patient discharges from services Maintain accurate documentation within 24 hours of visits Teach and Empower Patients Educate patients and families on home nursing procedures and self‑care techniques Teach disease prevention, injury management, and health promotion strategies Work toward patient and caregiver independence as the ultimate goal Provide counseling appropriate to each patient's condition and learning needs Use evidence‑based teaching materials and techniques Coordinate Multidisciplinary Care Collaborate with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals Initiate and participate in client care conferences for complex cases Assign and supervise home health aide services, conducting required supervisory visits Supervise LPN/LVNs and paraprofessionals providing care Ensure continuity of care across all providers Maintain Clinical Excellence Communicate significant findings, problems, and changes to physicians and supervisors Report unsafe conditions promptly to appropriate parties Participate in quality improvement initiatives and in‑service programs Stay current with best practices and regulatory requirements Follow infection control, safety, and documentation policies What We're Looking For Required Qualifications 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 with valid automobile insurance 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 Benefits Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) Company Vehicle Program Flexible Work Schedule Mentorship Culture Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401(k) with Employer Match Mileage Reimbursement Cutting Edge Technology Location Office Location: 770 Kenmoor Ave, Suite 100, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 Main Service Area: Greater Grand Rapids and surrounding Hours 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday Weekend/On‑Call Rotation Pay Range $75,000—$85,000 USD Background Screening Optimal Care conducts a background screening upon acceptance of a contingent job offer. Background 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 will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Equal Opportunity Employer Optimal Care is an equal‑opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr