Registered Nurse, RN, Home Health, Stokes County

Home Health RN

Location: Stokes County
Schedule: 36 hours per week (72 hours per pay period) or 40 hours per week (80 per pay period)
Status: Full Time | Days | Monday–Friday with rotating weeknight and Saturday call

Flexible scheduling available

• 4 or 5 days per week
• Weekday or weekend positions available

Transportation Benefits

• Opportunity for a company vehicle
• If using a personal vehicle, mileage reimbursed at the full IRS rate
  (2026 rate: $0.725 per mile)

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Flexible scheduling that supports work–life balance
• One-on-one, continuous patient care that allows you to build meaningful relationships and see the impact of your nursing over time
• Continuity of care—follow patients throughout their home health journey
• Care coordination leadership—serve as the central point of communication for physicians, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members
• Autonomy and independence while still being supported by a collaborative clinical team

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the daily management of an assigned patient caseload, ensuring timely visits and documentation to meet patient needs as prescribed in the established plan of care and MD orders.
• Provides comprehensive, individualized nursing care in the patient’s home, supporting continuity of care and improved outcomes.
• Collects and analyzes data from in-home assessments, telephonic contacts, and EMR information to identify patient needs, risks, and available resources.
• Identifies patients at high risk for re-hospitalization, falls, or high utilization of resources and initiates appropriate interventions, including case conferencing.
• Prioritizes multiple patient issues based on clinical urgency, patient and staff safety, and timely delivery of services.
• Identifies barriers to care (language, literacy, psychological, etc.) and collaborates with leadership or appropriate resources to resolve issues effectively.
• Develops, communicates, and oversees individualized plans of care that support quality outcomes and patient satisfaction.
• Coordinates care across the interdisciplinary team, including supervision of LPNs and HHAs, to promote safe and effective patient-centered outcomes.
• Performs ordered treatments, therapies, and procedures in accordance with State Nurse Practice Act, Home Health Conditions of Participation, JCAHO, and agency policies.
• Evaluates patient progress toward established goals and adjusts care plans as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk, stand, sit, lift, reach, stoop, bend, push, and pull.
• Must be able to lift and support up to 35 pounds for patient care, equipment, and supplies.
• Clear communication in English; intact senses of sight, hearing, smell, and touch.
• Finger dexterity, critical thinking skills, concentration, and ability to respond quickly to changes in patient condition.
• Physical Abilities Testing required.

Education, Experience, and Certifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (BSN preferred).
• BLS required per policy guidelines.
• Current RN license (or temporary license as applicable) in the state of practice; NLC requirements apply as appropriate.
• Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required per department leadership.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and satisfactory driving record required.