Home Health Registered Nurse

Optimal Care

We are a clinician-owned and operated company providing premier Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice Care across the Midwest. Our integrated model combines technology, innovation, and best practices to deliver value-based outcomes while managing chronic disease, rehabilitation, and end‑of‑life care.

Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care.

• Minimum of 3 weeks paid time off (PTO)
• Company vehicle program for field roles
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA and FSA options, including Dependent Care
• Short‑term Disability (company paid)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mileage reimbursement
• Pet insurance
• fraud protection
• Additional benefits available

You will practice nursing with autonomy and meaningful impact as a Home Health Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include comprehensive skilled nursing care in patients’ homes, managing chronic conditions, and aiding recovery, with full caseload ownership from admission to discharge. You will collaborate with physicians and a multidisciplinary team while exercising clinical judgment that shapes patient outcomes.

• Conduct initial evaluations and ongoing OASIS assessments at appropriate time points.
• Deliver skilled nursing services per physician orders.
• Initiate diagnostic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Perform phlebotomy, medication administration, and wound care.
• Monitor and respond promptly to changes in patient condition.
• Manage your caseload: assess, plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate care.
• Develop individualized care plans and modify them as needed.
• Coordinate patient discharge and maintain accurate documentation within 24 hours of visits.
• Teach and empower patients and families with home nursing procedures and self‑care techniques.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other professionals.
• Supervise home health aides, LPNs/LVNs, and paraprofessionals.
• Communicate findings, report unsafe conditions, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

• Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
• Current State License as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum 1 year experience as a licensed RN in a clinical care setting.
• Reliable transportation with valid automobile insurance.
• Willingness to travel daily for home visits within the service area.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Experience in a home health environment.
• OASIS certification or willingness to obtain.

• 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 in diverse home and facility environments.
• Strong clinical judgment and decision‑making capabilities.
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and third‑party payer requirements.

You are a confident RN who thrives on independence, complexity, and teaching. You build trust, respect patient autonomy, and guide patients toward independence while managing complex cases autonomously and collaborating as needed.

Home health nursing offers a balance of autonomy and support. You manage your own caseload, make clinical decisions, and receive backing from experienced managers and a collaborative team. You’ll see patients progress from admission to discharge thanks to your teaching and interventions. Comprehensive orientation, ongoing education, and opportunities for OASIS certification and specialty training are provided.

This role requires daily travel to patient homes and occasional facility visits within the service area. You will work independently in varied home environments, adapting to different settings and patient situations. Scheduling can change based on patient needs. On‑call responsibilities may apply. Physical demands include standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs with assistance.

• Office: 801 Rosehill Road, Jackson, MI 49202
• Main service area:
  Jackson and surrounding
• Hours:
  
  8:00 am–5:00 pm, Monday‑Friday (occasional on‑call weekend rotation)

Pay Range: $75,000 – $85,000 USD

Background screening will be completed by an independent administrator in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

We will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Contact us to request accommodations.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Optimal Care is an equal‑opportunity employer.