Home Health Registered Nurse
Optimal Care, Grand Rapids, MI, United States
Overview
Optimal Care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career. As a clinician owned and operated company, we create the opportunity and environment for each employee to realize their highest potential while maintaining a personalized focus on our Patients and Families every day. We are the Midwest's premier provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice Care. Our integrated care delivery model incorporates technology, innovation and best practices. We produce value based outcomes by managing chronic disease process, rehabilitation and end of life care. We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care.
What does this mean for you? At Optimal Care, you have our resolute commitment to being an exceptional place to work. Your expertise, passion and commitment to exceptional quality care will continue to thrive. With you we can build a remarkable place to work.
Benefits
Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
Company Vehicle Program
Mentorship Culture
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) with Employer Match
Mileage Reimbursement
Cutting Edge Technology
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 escalate 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
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
What Makes You Successful
You're a confident, experienced RN who thrives on independence and variety. You enjoy the challenge of managing complex cases and making autonomous clinical decisions while knowing when to collaborate with your team. You're an excellent teacher who can break down complex medical information into understandable terms for patients and families. You're patient, adaptable, and comfortable working in varied home environments, from well-appointed houses to more challenging settings. You're organized and self-directed, able to manage your schedule, prioritize competing demands, and handle the daily changes that come with community-based nursing. You understand that home health nursing isn't just about clinical skills - it's about building trust, respecting patients' autonomy in their own homes, and working toward independence rather than dependence.
Why Join Us
Home health nursing offers the perfect balance of autonomy and support. You'll have the freedom to manage your own caseload and make clinical decisions while being backed by experienced clinical managers and a collaborative team. You'll experience the satisfaction of seeing your patients progress from admission to discharge, knowing that your teaching and interventions helped them achieve independence. We provide comprehensive orientation, ongoing clinical education, and opportunities for professional growth including OASIS certification and specialty training.
Work Environment and Schedule
This position requires daily travel to patient homes and occasional facility visits within your service area. You'll work independently in varied home environments, adapting to different settings and patient situations throughout your day. Schedule changes are common based on patient needs, new admissions, and staffing requirements. Flexibility is essential, and on-call responsibilities may be required. Physical demands include standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs with assistance.
Location
Office Location: 770 Kenmoor Ave, Suite 100, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Main Service Area: Grand Rapids and surrounding area
Hours
8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday
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
Optimal Care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career. As a clinician owned and operated company, we create the opportunity and environment for each employee to realize their highest potential while maintaining a personalized focus on our Patients and Families every day. We are the Midwest's premier provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice Care. Our integrated care delivery model incorporates technology, innovation and best practices. We produce value based outcomes by managing chronic disease process, rehabilitation and end of life care. We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care.
What does this mean for you? At Optimal Care, you have our resolute commitment to being an exceptional place to work. Your expertise, passion and commitment to exceptional quality care will continue to thrive. With you we can build a remarkable place to work.
Benefits
Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
Company Vehicle Program
Mentorship Culture
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) with Employer Match
Mileage Reimbursement
Cutting Edge Technology
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 escalate 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
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
What Makes You Successful
You're a confident, experienced RN who thrives on independence and variety. You enjoy the challenge of managing complex cases and making autonomous clinical decisions while knowing when to collaborate with your team. You're an excellent teacher who can break down complex medical information into understandable terms for patients and families. You're patient, adaptable, and comfortable working in varied home environments, from well-appointed houses to more challenging settings. You're organized and self-directed, able to manage your schedule, prioritize competing demands, and handle the daily changes that come with community-based nursing. You understand that home health nursing isn't just about clinical skills - it's about building trust, respecting patients' autonomy in their own homes, and working toward independence rather than dependence.
Why Join Us
Home health nursing offers the perfect balance of autonomy and support. You'll have the freedom to manage your own caseload and make clinical decisions while being backed by experienced clinical managers and a collaborative team. You'll experience the satisfaction of seeing your patients progress from admission to discharge, knowing that your teaching and interventions helped them achieve independence. We provide comprehensive orientation, ongoing clinical education, and opportunities for professional growth including OASIS certification and specialty training.
Work Environment and Schedule
This position requires daily travel to patient homes and occasional facility visits within your service area. You'll work independently in varied home environments, adapting to different settings and patient situations throughout your day. Schedule changes are common based on patient needs, new admissions, and staffing requirements. Flexibility is essential, and on-call responsibilities may be required. Physical demands include standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs with assistance.
Location
Office Location: 770 Kenmoor Ave, Suite 100, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Main Service Area: Grand Rapids and surrounding area
Hours
8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday
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