Registered Nurse - FT

Job Description

Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Home Health

Field-Based | Clinical Autonomy | Advanced Patient Care

Join Our Organization – Where Your Contributions Matter

At our organization, caregiving is not merely a task; it embodies our essence.

If you are a nurse eager to fully utilize your clinical expertise, engage in critical thinking, and significantly influence patient outcomes, a role in Home Health provides a unique and often more impactful way to practice.

You will have the chance to make decisions, navigate complexities, and assist patients in their recovery within the comfort of their own homes.

• Clinical Autonomy & Ownership: You will take the lead in patient care, assessing, deciding, and adapting in real-time, thus owning the outcomes for your patients.
• Complex, High-Impact Care: You will manage a diverse range of patients with intricate needs, requiring strong clinical judgment and flexibility.
• Real Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible scheduling and generous paid time off, allowing you to cultivate a fulfilling career without compromising your impact or growth.
• Stronger Patient Connections: Build meaningful relationships with patients and their families, witnessing the direct effects of your care over time.
• A Supportive Team: Independence does not equate to isolation. You will receive robust support from respected leaders in the field, interdisciplinary collaboration, and established processes.

As a Home Health RN, you will serve as the clinical leader for your patients, overseeing the care plan, coordinating with various disciplines, and driving outcomes from admission to discharge.

You will integrate advanced assessment skills, care planning, and patient education to minimize hospitalizations, enhance recovery, and promote long-term independence at home.

• Conduct thorough in-home assessments to evaluate clinical status, risks, and care objectives.
• Develop and manage personalized care plans in collaboration with physicians and care teams.
• Provide skilled nursing care, including medication management, treatments, and interventions.
• Act as the case manager, coordinating care among therapists, aides, and physicians.
• Monitor patient progress and make clinical decisions based on evolving conditions.
• Educate patients and families to facilitate disease management and independence.
• Coordinate care transitions and discharge planning to minimize readmissions.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Supervise and support Home Health Aides as necessary.
• Participate in on-call rotation as required.

• Active RN license (or eligibility for compact license) and CPR certification.
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• A minimum of one (1) year of RN experience (preferably in Home Health, Med-Surg, ICU, or Acute Care).
• Strong clinical judgment and the ability to think independently.
• Excellent communication skills with a patient-centered approach.
• Capability to manage a caseload and prioritize effectively.
• Proficiency in using EMR systems.
• A valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

• Experience in home health or post-acute care settings.
• Background in case management and interdisciplinary coordination.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Familiarity with Homecare Homebase (HCHB).

• A field-based role providing care to patients in their homes within a designated territory.
• A high degree of autonomy supported by a collaborative clinical team.
• A dynamic environment that demands adaptability, critical thinking, and effective time management.
• Performance expectations linked to clinical quality, patient outcomes, and timely documentation.

If you seek a position where you can practice at the peak of your license, forge genuine patient relationships, and deliver care that truly transforms outcomes, this is the opportunity for you.

Apply today and discover a different approach to nursing with our organization.

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 assessed based on job-related qualifications, skills, and organizational needs.