Home Health Registered Nurse - Grand Rapids

Optimal Care is growing and proactively building our talent pipeline for future opportunities. While this role may not be immediately available, we invite you to submit your resume to this posting. A member of our Recruiting team will reach out to discuss opportunities with you.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.Exceptional Benefits:Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) Company Vehicle Program for field rolesMedical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceHSA and FSA options including Dependent CareCompany paid Short Term DisabilityCompany paid Life Insurance401(k) with Employer MatchMileage Reimbursement Pet InsuranceID and Fraud ProtectionAnd more...About The RolePractice 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 DoProvide Comprehensive Nursing CareConduct initial evaluations and ongoing OASIS assessments at appropriate time pointsDeliver skilled nursing services requiring specialized expertise according to physician ordersInitiate diagnostic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing proceduresDemonstrate proficiency in phlebotomy, medication administration, and wound careMonitor and respond to changes in patient conditions promptlyManage Your CaseloadAssume primary responsibility for assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating careDevelop, implement, and revise individualized plans of care based on patient needsMake clinical decisions about when to involve other disciplines or escalate concernsPlan and coordinate patient discharges from servicesMaintain accurate documentation within 24 hours of visitsTeach and Empower PatientsEducate patients and families on home nursing procedures and self-care techniquesTeach disease prevention, injury management, and health promotion strategiesWork toward patient and caregiver independence as the ultimate goalProvide counseling appropriate to each patient's condition and learning needsUse evidence-based teaching materials and techniquesCoordinate Multidisciplinary CareCollaborate with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionalsInitiate and participate in client care conferences for complex casesAssign and supervise home health aide services, conducting required supervisory visitsSupervise LPN/LVNs and paraprofessionals providing careEnsure continuity of care across all providersMaintain Clinical ExcellenceCommunicate significant findings, problems, and changes to physicians and supervisorsReport unsafe conditions promptly to appropriate partiesParticipate in quality improvement initiatives and in-service programsStay current with best practices and regulatory requirementsFollow infection control, safety, and documentation policiesWhat We're Looking ForRequired QualificationsGraduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of NursingCurrent State License as a Registered NurseMinimum 1 year of experience as a licensed RN in a clinical care settingReliable transportation with valid automobile insuranceWillingness to travel daily for home visits within service areaPreferred QualificationsBachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)Experience in home health environmentOASIS certification or willingness to obtainEssential Skills and CompetenciesStrong clinical assessment and critical thinking skillsProficiency in OASIS documentation and care planningExcellent time management and organizational abilitiesEffective communication and teaching skillsAbility to work independently with minimal supervisionComfort working in diverse home and facility environmentsStrong clinical judgment and decision-making capabilitiesUnderstanding of Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party payor requirementsWhat Makes You SuccessfulYou'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 ScheduleThis 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.Ready to Experience Home Health Nursing?If you're an RN ready to practice with autonomy, build meaningful patient relationships, and make a real difference in patients' recovery journeys, we want to hear from you.LocationOffice Location: 770 Kenmoor Ave, Suite 100, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 Main Service Area: Greater Grand Rapids and surrounding Hours8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday Weekend/On-Call Rotation Pay Range$75,000—$85,000 USDBackground ScreeningOptimal 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 AccommodationsWe 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 EmployerOptimal Care is an equal-opportunity employer.