About this opportunity
VitalCaring Group lists this RN Registered Nurse - PRN Weekends opportunity in independence, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Registered Nurse (RN) – Home Health
Field-Based | Clinical Autonomy | Advanced Patient Care
Make an Impact When Patients Need You Most. Join our team as a PRN Weekend Home Health Registered Nurse and play a critical role in ensuring patients receive timely Starts of Care and seamless transitions home over the weekend. We're looking for experienced Home Health RNs who thrive in an autonomous environment, deliver exceptional patient care, and are passionate about providing a positive experience from day one. If you're seeking flexibility while making a meaningful difference, we'd love to connect with you.
Why Home Health at VitalCaring
Clinical Autonomy & Ownership
You’re not waiting on orders—you’re leading care. You assess, decide, and adjust in real time, owning outcomes for your patients.
Complex, High-Impact Care
From post-acute recovery to chronic condition management, you’ll care for patients with diverse and often complex needs—requiring strong clinical judgment and adaptability.
Work-Life Balance That’s Real
Flexible scheduling and generous PTO allow you to build a sustainable career without sacrificing impact or growth.
Stronger Patient Connections
You’ll build meaningful relationships with patients and families - seeing the direct results of your care over time.
A Team That Supports You
Independence doesn’t mean isolation. You’ll have strong support from some of the industries most respected leaders, interdisciplinary collaboration, and clear processes behind you.
Role Overview
As a Home Health RN, you are the clinical lead for your patients - managing the plan of care, coordinating across disciplines, and driving outcomes from admission through discharge.
You’ll combine advanced assessment skills, care planning, and patient education to reduce hospitalizations, improve recovery, and support long-term independence at home.
What You’ll Do
Conduct comprehensive in-home assessments to evaluate clinical status, risks, and goals of care
Develop and manage individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians and care teams
Deliver skilled nursing care, including medication management, treatments, and interventions
Serve as the case manager, c oordinating care across therapists, aides, and physicians
Monitor patient progress and make clinical decisions based on changing conditions
Educate patients and families to support disease management and independence
Coordinate care transitions and discharge planning to reduce readmissions
Maintain timely, accurate documentation in the EMR
Supervise and support Home Health Aides as needed
Participate in on-call rotation as appropriate
What You Bring
Active RN license (or compact eligibility) + CPR certification
Graduate of an accredited nursing program
Minimum one (1) year RN experience (Home Health, Med-Surg, ICU, or Acute Care preferred)
Strong clinical judgment and ability to think independently
Excellent communication skills and patient-centered approach
Ability to manage a caseload and prioritize effectively
Proficiency with EMR systems
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
What Sets You Apart
Experience in home health or post-acute care
Experience with case management and interdisciplinary coordination
BSN
Familiarity with Homecare Homebase (HCHB)
What to Expect
Field-based role caring for patients in their homes within an assigned territory
High level of autonomy supported by a collaborative clinical team
A dynamic environment requiring adaptability, critical thinking, and strong time management
Performance expectations tied to clinical quality, patient outcomes, and documentation timeliness
If you’re looking for a role where you can practice at the top of your license, build real patient relationships, and deliver care that truly changes outcomes - this is it.
Apply today and experience a different kind of nursing with VitalCaring.
All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Candidates are evaluated based on job-related qualifications, skills, and business needs.
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Worksite address
independence, MO, 64050, US
Who can apply
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