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 C are is where your dedication meets a rewarding career.

Top Work Places for 12 consecutive years, Great Places to Work certified for 6 consecutive years, and we believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. We’re committed to supporting your professional growth, valuing your expertise, and creating an environment where you can do your best work every day.

As a clinician-owned and operated organization, we empower our team members to provide personalized, compassionate care to patients and families every day.

We are a leading provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice that encourages collaboration, innovation, and clinical excellence. From chronic disease management and rehabilitation to end-of-life care, our focus is on improving outcomes and enhancing quality of life.

We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care.

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

What We're Looking For

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.

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.

Location

Office Location: 770 Kenmoor Ave, Suite 100, Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Main Service Area: Greater Grand Rapids and surrounding

Hours

8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday

Weekend/ On-Call Rotation

Pay Range $75,000 — $85,000 USD

How We Care for You

Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

HSA and FSA options including Dependent Care

Company paid Short Term Disability

Company paid Life Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Mileage Reimbursement

Company Vehicle Program for field roles

Pet Insurance

ID and Fraud Protection

And more...

Background Screening

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. 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 offer reasonable accommodations throughout the application process, interview stages, and during employment to ensure all team members can thrive. Please reach out to us if you would like to request a reasonable accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We believe an exceptional place to work begins with diverse perspectives. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.