Sobre

• Description
• JOB DESCRIPTION
• Job Title
• Registered Nurse - Home Health
• Job Category
• Field Primary - Direct Care
• Job Purpose
• You are joining a team shaped by five generations of care — where values like trust, transparency, and collaboration guide everything we do. Whether you serve patients directly or support those who do, your role helps bring out the courage in others.
• Job Summary
• Provide skilled, patient-focused home health care that supports safety, recovery, and independence at home.
• Job Specific Duties
• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments; develop, implement, and revise individualized plans of care based on patient condition and progress, in accordance with physician orders and regulatory deadlines
• Provide skilled nursing services and specialized procedures; complete accurate and timely clinical documentation (including OASIS assessments) to support compliance and coding accuracy
• Notify physicians of patient condition changes; process orders, certifications, recertifications, and discharge summaries
• Provide direct patient care and on-call coverage as assigned; promptly report incidents, variances, or complaints
• Supervise and train LPNs and HHAs, including required supervisory visits, retaining accountability for delegated tasks
• Educate patients and families on health needs, safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and patient rights
• Coordinate services with the interdisciplinary team; participate in care conferences, QAPI activities, and peer review
• Maintain current licensure, CPR certification, and required continuing education in compliance with state and federal regulations

Other Duties

• Provide care and services in accordance with infection control, safety, and risk prevention protocols
• Accurately document clinical interventions, care coordination, and communication in a timely manner
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, case reviews, and continuing education opportunities
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA and all company privacy and confidentiality standards
• Represent the organization positively and professionally in patients’ homes and community settings
• Work independently with minimal daily oversight and demonstrate initiative in completing responsibilities
• Provide courteous, timely, and professional customer service to patients, families, and partners
• Exhibit adaptability to changing responsibilities and flexibility in completing assignments
• Demonstrate consistent and effective use of organizational technology systems and tools required for the role, including communication, documentation, productivity, and data management platforms
• Adhere to all organizational policies, including job descriptions, mission, and the Employee Handbook
• Communicate and interact professionally and respectfully with others to support team goals
• Perform all other duties as assigned and as required to effectively discharge the responsibilities of the position and are in the best interests of the company
• Work Environment
• Primarily works in the field
• Supervisor
• Clinical Manager - Home Health
• Supervises
• None
• Risk Level
• Patient care or physical work with injury risk
• Requirements
• Qualifications
• Current RN license in the state of practice
• Minimum of one year of clinical nursing experience, preferably in home health or hospice
• Proficient in OASIS documentation and home health regulations
• Strong clinical judgment, organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently in the field with reliable transportation
• Current CPR certification
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for patient and family education
• Commitment to maintaining regulatory and documentation compliance
• Reliable transportation
• Valid driver’s license
• Auto insurance for home visits
• Physical Requirements
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and assist with mobility or equipment as needed. Requires the ability to perform heavy lifting and to travel locally in various weather conditions.